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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.35, 11,166.54 and 2,250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.35, 11,166.54 and 2,250.21 is: 3,375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.35 : 11,166.54 = 2,250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.35/11,166.54 = 2,250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.35x = 11,166.54 × 2,250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.35x = 25,127,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127,059.97/7,444.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.32

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