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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.24, 11,058.24 and 2,442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.24, 11,058.24 and 2,442.28 is: 3,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.24 : 11,058.24 = 2,442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.24/11,058.24 = 2,442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.24x = 11,058.24 × 2,442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.24x = 27,007,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,007,318.39/7,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.38

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