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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.47, 11,061.97 and 2,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.47, 11,061.97 and 2,444.54 is: 3,666.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.47 : 11,061.97 = 2,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.47/11,061.97 = 2,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.47x = 11,061.97 × 2,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.47x = 27,041,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041,372.83/7,374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.89

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