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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.95, 11,155.77 and 2,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.95, 11,155.77 and 2,241.82 is: 3,363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.95 : 11,155.77 = 2,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.95/11,155.77 = 2,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.95x = 11,155.77 × 2,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.95x = 25,009,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,009,228.30/7,435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.29

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