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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.34, 11,055.76 and 2,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.34, 11,055.76 and 2,033.24 is: 3,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.34 : 11,055.76 = 2,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.34/11,055.76 = 2,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.34x = 11,055.76 × 2,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.34x = 22,478,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478,953.10/7,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.51

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