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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.56, 11,057.21 and 2,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.56, 11,057.21 and 2,440.25 is: 3,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.56 : 11,057.21 = 2,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.56/11,057.21 = 2,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.56x = 11,057.21 × 2,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.56x = 26,982,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,982,356.70/7,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.83

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