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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.42, 11,061.63 and 2,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.42, 11,061.63 and 2,442.75 is: 3,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.42 : 11,061.63 = 2,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.42/11,061.63 = 2,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.42x = 11,061.63 × 2,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.42x = 27,020,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,796.68/7,374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.13

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