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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.42, 11,051.62 and 2,440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.42, 11,051.62 and 2,440.49 is: 3,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.42 : 11,051.62 = 2,440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.42/11,051.62 = 2,440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.42x = 11,051.62 × 2,440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.42x = 26,971,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,306.73/7,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.89

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