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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.28, 11,162.61 and 2,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.28, 11,162.61 and 2,248.56 is: 3,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.28 : 11,162.61 = 2,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.28/11,162.61 = 2,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.28x = 11,162.61 × 2,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.28x = 25,099,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,099,798.34/7,442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.60

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