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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.56, 11,056.24 and 2,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.56, 11,056.24 and 2,441.88 is: 3,661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.56 : 11,056.24 = 2,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.56/11,056.24 = 2,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.56x = 11,056.24 × 2,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.56x = 26,998,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,998,011.33/7,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.46

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