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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.56, 11,062.08 and 2,444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.56, 11,062.08 and 2,444.48 is: 3,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.56 : 11,062.08 = 2,444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.56/11,062.08 = 2,444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.56x = 11,062.08 × 2,444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.56x = 27,041,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041,033.32/7,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.80

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