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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.68, 11,056.75 and 2,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.68, 11,056.75 and 2,441.30 is: 3,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.68 : 11,056.75 = 2,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.68/11,056.75 = 2,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.68x = 11,056.75 × 2,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.68x = 26,992,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,992,843.78/7,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.20

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