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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.86, 11,059.66 and 2,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.86, 11,059.66 and 2,443.52 is: 3,664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.86 : 11,059.66 = 2,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.86/11,059.66 = 2,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.86x = 11,059.66 × 2,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.86x = 27,024,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,024,500.40/7,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.91

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