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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.06, 11,170.92 and 2,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.06, 11,170.92 and 2,251.80 is: 3,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.06 : 11,170.92 = 2,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.06/11,170.92 = 2,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.06x = 11,170.92 × 2,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.06x = 25,154,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154,677.66/7,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.25

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