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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.36, 11,161.62 and 2,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.36, 11,161.62 and 2,246.64 is: 3,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.36 : 11,161.62 = 2,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.36/11,161.62 = 2,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.36x = 11,161.62 × 2,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.36x = 25,076,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076,141.96/7,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.29

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