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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.94, 11,150.91 and 2,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.94, 11,150.91 and 2,241.03 is: 3,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.94 : 11,150.91 = 2,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.94/11,150.91 = 2,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.94x = 11,150.91 × 2,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.94x = 24,989,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,989,523.84/7,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.55

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