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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.58, 11,161.14 and 2,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.58, 11,161.14 and 2,246.50 is: 3,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.58 : 11,161.14 = 2,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.58/11,161.14 = 2,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.58x = 11,161.14 × 2,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.58x = 25,073,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073,501.01/7,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.83

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