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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.99, 11,161.89 and 2,246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.99, 11,161.89 and 2,246.73 is: 3,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.99 : 11,161.89 = 2,246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.99/11,161.89 = 2,246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.99x = 11,161.89 × 2,246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.99x = 25,077,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077,741.89/7,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.22

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