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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.68, 11,060.73 and 2,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.68, 11,060.73 and 2,441.94 is: 3,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.68 : 11,060.73 = 2,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.68/11,060.73 = 2,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.68x = 11,060.73 × 2,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.68x = 27,009,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,009,639.02/7,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.48

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