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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.12, 11,058.94 and 2,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.12, 11,058.94 and 2,441.96 is: 3,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.12 : 11,058.94 = 2,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.12/11,058.94 = 2,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.12x = 11,058.94 × 2,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.12x = 27,005,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,489.12/7,372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.19

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