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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.67, 11,158.65 and 2,245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.67, 11,158.65 and 2,245.95 is: 3,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.67 : 11,158.65 = 2,245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.67/11,158.65 = 2,245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.67x = 11,158.65 × 2,245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.67x = 25,061,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,769.97/7,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.67

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