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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.81, 11,062.38 and 2,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.81, 11,062.38 and 2,443.44 is: 3,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.81 : 11,062.38 = 2,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.81/11,062.38 = 2,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.81x = 11,062.38 × 2,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.81x = 27,030,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,030,261.79/7,373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.71

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