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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.98, 11,168.01 and 2,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.98, 11,168.01 and 2,251.26 is: 3,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.98 : 11,168.01 = 2,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.98/11,168.01 = 2,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.98x = 11,168.01 × 2,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.98x = 25,142,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,094.19/7,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.05

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