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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.46, 11,058.96 and 2,442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.46, 11,058.96 and 2,442.53 is: 3,663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.46 : 11,058.96 = 2,442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.46/11,058.96 = 2,442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.46x = 11,058.96 × 2,442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.46x = 27,011,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011,878.38/7,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.89

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