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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.48, 11,060.37 and 2,443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.48, 11,060.37 and 2,443.50 is: 3,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.48 : 11,060.37 = 2,443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.48/11,060.37 = 2,443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.48x = 11,060.37 × 2,443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.48x = 27,026,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026,014.10/7,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.30

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