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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.52, 11,056.04 and 2,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.52, 11,056.04 and 2,441.84 is: 3,661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.52 : 11,056.04 = 2,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.52/11,056.04 = 2,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.52x = 11,056.04 × 2,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.52x = 26,997,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997,080.71/7,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.36

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