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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.92, 11,168.46 and 2,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.92, 11,168.46 and 2,251.40 is: 3,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.92 : 11,168.46 = 2,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.92/11,168.46 = 2,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.92x = 11,168.46 × 2,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.92x = 25,144,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,670.84/7,446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.52

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