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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.28, 11,162.40 and 2,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.28, 11,162.40 and 2,246.32 is: 3,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.28 : 11,162.40 = 2,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.28/11,162.40 = 2,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.28x = 11,162.40 × 2,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.28x = 25,074,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074,322.37/7,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.08

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