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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.36, 11,170.50 and 2,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.36, 11,170.50 and 2,184.54 is: 3,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.36 : 11,170.50 = 2,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.36/11,170.50 = 2,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.36x = 11,170.50 × 2,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.36x = 24,402,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,404.07/7,448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.21

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