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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.69, 11,155.34 and 2,242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.69, 11,155.34 and 2,242.56 is: 3,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.69 : 11,155.34 = 2,242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.69/11,155.34 = 2,242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.69x = 11,155.34 × 2,242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.69x = 25,016,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016,519.27/7,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.93

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