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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.43, 11,060.28 and 2,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.43, 11,060.28 and 2,443.10 is: 3,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.43 : 11,060.28 = 2,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.43/11,060.28 = 2,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.43x = 11,060.28 × 2,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.43x = 27,021,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021,314.77/7,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.69

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