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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.88, 11,162.81 and 2,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.88, 11,162.81 and 2,247.75 is: 3,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.88 : 11,162.81 = 2,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.88/11,162.81 = 2,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.88x = 11,162.81 × 2,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.88x = 25,091,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,211.80/7,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.63

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