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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.75, 11,060.95 and 2,442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.75, 11,060.95 and 2,442.89 is: 3,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.75 : 11,060.95 = 2,442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.75/11,060.95 = 2,442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.75x = 11,060.95 × 2,442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.75x = 27,020,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,684.15/7,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.94

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