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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.56, 11,168.46 and 2,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.56, 11,168.46 and 2,250.48 is: 3,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.56 : 11,168.46 = 2,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.56/11,168.46 = 2,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.56x = 11,168.46 × 2,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.56x = 25,134,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134,395.86/7,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.21

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