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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.28, 11,060.34 and 2,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.28, 11,060.34 and 2,443 is: 3,664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.28 : 11,060.34 = 2,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.28/11,060.34 = 2,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.28x = 11,060.34 × 2,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.28x = 27,020,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,410.62/7,374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.14

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