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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.38, 11,056.68 and 2,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.38, 11,056.68 and 2,440.56 is: 3,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.38 : 11,056.68 = 2,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.38/11,056.68 = 2,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.38x = 11,056.68 × 2,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.38x = 26,984,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984,490.94/7,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.21

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