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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.50, 11,060.58 and 2,442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.50, 11,060.58 and 2,442.63 is: 3,664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.50 : 11,060.58 = 2,442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.50/11,060.58 = 2,442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.50x = 11,060.58 × 2,442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.50x = 27,016,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016,904.53/7,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.55

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