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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.53, 11,156.45 and 2,242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.53, 11,156.45 and 2,242.03 is: 3,363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.53 : 11,156.45 = 2,242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.53/11,156.45 = 2,242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.53x = 11,156.45 × 2,242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.53x = 25,013,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013,095.59/7,436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.54

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