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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.26, 11,160.32 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.26, 11,160.32 and 2,246.13 is: 3,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.26 : 11,160.32 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.26/11,160.32 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.26x = 11,160.32 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.26x = 25,067,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,518.33/7,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.17

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