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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374, 11,062.83 and 2,444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374, 11,062.83 and 2,444.15 is: 3,666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374 : 11,062.83 = 2,444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374/11,062.83 = 2,444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374x = 11,062.83 × 2,444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374x = 27,039,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039,160.63/7,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.82

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