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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.67, 11,058.35 and 2,442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.67, 11,058.35 and 2,442.93 is: 3,663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.67 : 11,058.35 = 2,442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.67/11,058.35 = 2,442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.67x = 11,058.35 × 2,442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.67x = 27,014,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014,762.75/7,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.68

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