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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.58, 11,159.64 and 2,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.58, 11,159.64 and 2,245.50 is: 3,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.58 : 11,159.64 = 2,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.58/11,159.64 = 2,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.58x = 11,159.64 × 2,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.58x = 25,058,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,058,971.62/7,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.33

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