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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.90, 11,059.62 and 2,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.90, 11,059.62 and 2,442.97 is: 3,664.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.90 : 11,059.62 = 2,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.90/11,059.62 = 2,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.90x = 11,059.62 × 2,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.90x = 27,018,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018,319.87/7,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.54

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