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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.84, 11,059.32 and 2,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.84, 11,059.32 and 2,441.22 is: 3,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.84 : 11,059.32 = 2,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.84/11,059.32 = 2,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.84x = 11,059.32 × 2,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.84x = 26,998,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,998,233.17/7,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.35

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