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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.46, 11,170.08 and 2,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.46, 11,170.08 and 2,182.02 is: 3,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.46 : 11,170.08 = 2,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.46/11,170.08 = 2,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.46x = 11,170.08 × 2,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.46x = 24,373,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373,337.96/7,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.27

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