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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.65, 11,062.29 and 2,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.65, 11,062.29 and 2,444.72 is: 3,667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.65 : 11,062.29 = 2,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.65/11,062.29 = 2,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.65x = 11,062.29 × 2,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.65x = 27,044,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,201.61/7,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.18

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