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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.88, 11,163.40 and 2,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.88, 11,163.40 and 2,246.80 is: 3,370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.88 : 11,163.40 = 2,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.88/11,163.40 = 2,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.88x = 11,163.40 × 2,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.88x = 25,081,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,927.12/7,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.83

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