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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.24, 11,056.74 and 2,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.24, 11,056.74 and 2,441.28 is: 3,661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.24 : 11,056.74 = 2,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.24/11,056.74 = 2,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.24x = 11,056.74 × 2,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.24x = 26,992,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,992,598.23/7,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.88

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