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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.25, 11,061.69 and 2,443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.25, 11,061.69 and 2,443.38 is: 3,665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.25 : 11,061.69 = 2,443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.25/11,061.69 = 2,443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.25x = 11,061.69 × 2,443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.25x = 27,027,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027,912.11/7,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.67

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