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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.03, 11,168.91 and 2,251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.03, 11,168.91 and 2,251.91 is: 3,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.03 : 11,168.91 = 2,251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.03/11,168.91 = 2,251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.03x = 11,168.91 × 2,251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.03x = 25,151,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151,380.12/7,446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.82

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