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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.17, 11,161.77 and 2,247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.17, 11,161.77 and 2,247.06 is: 3,370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.17 : 11,161.77 = 2,247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.17/11,161.77 = 2,247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.17x = 11,161.77 × 2,247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.17x = 25,081,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,166.90/7,441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.59

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