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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.39, 11,165.63 and 2,249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.39, 11,165.63 and 2,249.67 is: 3,374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.39 : 11,165.63 = 2,249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.39/11,165.63 = 2,249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.39x = 11,165.63 × 2,249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.39x = 25,118,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,118,971.59/7,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.67

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