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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.08, 11,169.24 and 2,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.08, 11,169.24 and 2,251.76 is: 3,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.08 : 11,169.24 = 2,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.08/11,169.24 = 2,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.08x = 11,169.24 × 2,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.08x = 25,150,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,447.86/7,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.68

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