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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.77, 11,062.01 and 2,443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.77, 11,062.01 and 2,443.71 is: 3,666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.77 : 11,062.01 = 2,443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.77/11,062.01 = 2,443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.77x = 11,062.01 × 2,443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.77x = 27,032,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032,344.46/7,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.01

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