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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.42, 11,158.08 and 2,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.42, 11,158.08 and 2,246.62 is: 3,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.42 : 11,158.08 = 2,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.42/11,158.08 = 2,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.42x = 11,158.08 × 2,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.42x = 25,067,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,965.69/7,441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.71

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