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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,434.44, 11,153.51 and 2,240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,434.44, 11,153.51 and 2,240.31 is: 3,361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,434.44 : 11,153.51 = 2,240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,434.44/11,153.51 = 2,240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,434.44x = 11,153.51 × 2,240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,434.44x = 24,987,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987,319.99/7,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.02

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