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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.67, 11,155.02 and 2,242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.67, 11,155.02 and 2,242.55 is: 3,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.67 : 11,155.02 = 2,242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.67/11,155.02 = 2,242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.67x = 11,155.02 × 2,242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.67x = 25,015,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015,646.83/7,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.82

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