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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.62, 11,161.33 and 2,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.62, 11,161.33 and 2,246.36 is: 3,369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.62 : 11,161.33 = 2,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.62/11,161.33 = 2,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.62x = 11,161.33 × 2,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.62x = 25,072,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,298.22/7,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.65

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