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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.01, 11,162.91 and 2,247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.01, 11,162.91 and 2,247.89 is: 3,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.01 : 11,162.91 = 2,247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.01/11,162.91 = 2,247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.01x = 11,162.91 × 2,247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.01x = 25,092,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,993.76/7,442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.80

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