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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.26, 11,163.32 and 2,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.26, 11,163.32 and 2,248.14 is: 3,372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.26 : 11,163.32 = 2,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.26/11,163.32 = 2,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.26x = 11,163.32 × 2,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.26x = 25,096,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096,706.22/7,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.19

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