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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.28, 11,156.22 and 2,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.28, 11,156.22 and 2,241.84 is: 3,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.28 : 11,156.22 = 2,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.28/11,156.22 = 2,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.28x = 11,156.22 × 2,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.28x = 25,010,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010,460.24/7,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.30

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