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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.67, 11,156.52 and 2,243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.67, 11,156.52 and 2,243.55 is: 3,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.67 : 11,156.52 = 2,243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.67/11,156.52 = 2,243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.67x = 11,156.52 × 2,243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.67x = 25,030,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030,210.45/7,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.33

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