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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.18, 11,059.98 and 2,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.18, 11,059.98 and 2,441.44 is: 3,662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.18 : 11,059.98 = 2,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.18/11,059.98 = 2,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.18x = 11,059.98 × 2,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.18x = 27,002,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,002,277.57/7,372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.73

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