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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.79, 11,064.08 and 2,445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.79, 11,064.08 and 2,445.81 is: 3,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.79 : 11,064.08 = 2,445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.79/11,064.08 = 2,445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.79x = 11,064.08 × 2,445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.79x = 27,060,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,060,602.13/7,374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.34

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