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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.28, 11,163.90 and 2,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.28, 11,163.90 and 2,247.32 is: 3,371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.28 : 11,163.90 = 2,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.28/11,163.90 = 2,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.28x = 11,163.90 × 2,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.28x = 25,088,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088,855.75/7,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.58

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