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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.84, 11,060.82 and 2,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.84, 11,060.82 and 2,442.22 is: 3,663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.84 : 11,060.82 = 2,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.84/11,060.82 = 2,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.84x = 11,060.82 × 2,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.84x = 27,012,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012,955.82/7,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.85

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