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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.96, 11,173.38 and 1,902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.96, 11,173.38 and 1,902.25 is: 2,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.96 : 11,173.38 = 1,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.96/11,173.38 = 1,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.96x = 11,173.38 × 1,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.96x = 21,254,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254,568.94/7,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.36

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