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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.22, 11,056.99 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.22, 11,056.99 and 2,441.24 is: 3,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.22 : 11,056.99 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.22/11,056.99 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.22x = 11,056.99 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.22x = 26,992,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,992,761.22/7,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.91

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