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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.53, 11,150.46 and 2,238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.53, 11,150.46 and 2,238.81 is: 3,358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.53 : 11,150.46 = 2,238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.53/11,150.46 = 2,238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.53x = 11,150.46 × 2,238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.53x = 24,963,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,963,761.35/7,432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.72

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