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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.49, 11,167.62 and 2,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.49, 11,167.62 and 2,835.73 is: 4,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.49 : 11,167.62 = 2,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.49/11,167.62 = 2,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.49x = 11,167.62 × 2,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.49x = 31,668,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,668,355.06/7,449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.08

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