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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.22, 11,058.49 and 2,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.22, 11,058.49 and 2,442.24 is: 3,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.22 : 11,058.49 = 2,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.22/11,058.49 = 2,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.22x = 11,058.49 × 2,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.22x = 27,007,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,007,486.62/7,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.41

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