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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.64, 11,166.99 and 2,250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.64, 11,166.99 and 2,250.51 is: 3,375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.64 : 11,166.99 = 2,250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.64/11,166.99 = 2,250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.64x = 11,166.99 × 2,250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.64x = 25,131,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,422.66/7,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.78

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