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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.67, 11,169.52 and 2,516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.67, 11,169.52 and 2,516.98 is: 3,774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.67 : 11,169.52 = 2,516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.67/11,169.52 = 2,516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.67x = 11,169.52 × 2,516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.67x = 28,113,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113,458.45/7,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.29

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