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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.41, 11,161.79 and 2,247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.41, 11,161.79 and 2,247.13 is: 3,370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.41 : 11,161.79 = 2,247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.41/11,161.79 = 2,247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.41x = 11,161.79 × 2,247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.41x = 25,081,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,993.16/7,441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.60

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