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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.63, 11,166.99 and 2,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.63, 11,166.99 and 2,250.55 is: 3,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.63 : 11,166.99 = 2,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.63/11,166.99 = 2,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.63x = 11,166.99 × 2,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.63x = 25,131,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,869.34/7,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.84

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