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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.95, 11,161.35 and 2,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.95, 11,161.35 and 2,246.82 is: 3,370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.95 : 11,161.35 = 2,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.95/11,161.35 = 2,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.95x = 11,161.35 × 2,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.95x = 25,077,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077,533.17/7,440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.21

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