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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.26, 11,154.31 and 2,242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.26, 11,154.31 and 2,242.13 is: 3,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.26 : 11,154.31 = 2,242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.26/11,154.31 = 2,242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.26x = 11,154.31 × 2,242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.26x = 25,009,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,009,414.45/7,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.17

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