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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.81, 11,063.88 and 2,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.81, 11,063.88 and 2,444.44 is: 3,667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.81 : 11,063.88 = 2,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.81/11,063.88 = 2,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.81x = 11,063.88 × 2,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.81x = 27,044,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,990.83/7,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.21

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