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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.56, 11,060.28 and 2,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.56, 11,060.28 and 2,443.04 is: 3,664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.56 : 11,060.28 = 2,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.56/11,060.28 = 2,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.56x = 11,060.28 × 2,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.56x = 27,020,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,706.45/7,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.04

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