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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.95, 11,158.77 and 2,243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.95, 11,158.77 and 2,243.82 is: 3,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.95 : 11,158.77 = 2,243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.95/11,158.77 = 2,243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.95x = 11,158.77 × 2,243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.95x = 25,038,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038,271.30/7,437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.29

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