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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.74, 11,057.56 and 2,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.74, 11,057.56 and 2,375.56 is: 3,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.74 : 11,057.56 = 2,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.74/11,057.56 = 2,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.74x = 11,057.56 × 2,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.74x = 26,267,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,267,885.36/7,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.84

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