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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.53, 11,054.55 and 2,440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.53, 11,054.55 and 2,440.86 is: 3,659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.53 : 11,054.55 = 2,440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.53/11,054.55 = 2,440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.53x = 11,054.55 × 2,440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.53x = 26,982,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,982,608.91/7,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.88

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