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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.16, 11,161.74 and 2,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.16, 11,161.74 and 2,246.76 is: 3,370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.16 : 11,161.74 = 2,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.16/11,161.74 = 2,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.16x = 11,161.74 × 2,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.16x = 25,077,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077,750.96/7,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.14

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