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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.28, 11,054.66 and 2,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.28, 11,054.66 and 2,440.14 is: 3,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.28 : 11,054.66 = 2,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.28/11,054.66 = 2,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.28x = 11,054.66 × 2,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.28x = 26,974,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,974,905.85/7,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.97

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