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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.62, 11,150.51 and 2,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.62, 11,150.51 and 2,239.54 is: 3,359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.62 : 11,150.51 = 2,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.62/11,150.51 = 2,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.62x = 11,150.51 × 2,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.62x = 24,972,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,972,013.17/7,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.33

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