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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.44, 11,057.40 and 2,754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.44, 11,057.40 and 2,754.32 is: 4,131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.44 : 11,057.40 = 2,754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.44/11,057.40 = 2,754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.44x = 11,057.40 × 2,754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.44x = 30,455,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,455,617.97/7,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.57

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