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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.06, 11,056.77 and 2,442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.06, 11,056.77 and 2,442.38 is: 3,662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.06 : 11,056.77 = 2,442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.06/11,056.77 = 2,442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.06x = 11,056.77 × 2,442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.06x = 27,004,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,004,778.63/7,374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.13

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