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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371, 11,058.33 and 2,441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371, 11,058.33 and 2,441.13 is: 3,662.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371 : 11,058.33 = 2,441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371/11,058.33 = 2,441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371x = 11,058.33 × 2,441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371x = 26,994,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,994,821.11/7,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.30

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