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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.56, 11,150.34 and 2,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.56, 11,150.34 and 2,239.30 is: 3,358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.56 : 11,150.34 = 2,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.56/11,150.34 = 2,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.56x = 11,150.34 × 2,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.56x = 24,968,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,968,956.36/7,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.95

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