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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.58, 11,061 and 2,443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.58, 11,061 and 2,443.08 is: 3,664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.58 : 11,061 = 2,443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.58/11,061 = 2,443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.58x = 11,061 × 2,443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.58x = 27,022,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022,907.88/7,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.83

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