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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.04, 11,161.52 and 2,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.04, 11,161.52 and 2,246.72 is: 3,370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.04 : 11,161.52 = 2,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.04/11,161.52 = 2,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.04x = 11,161.52 × 2,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.04x = 25,076,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076,810.21/7,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.07

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