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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.28, 11,059.16 and 2,443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.28, 11,059.16 and 2,443.14 is: 3,663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.28 : 11,059.16 = 2,443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.28/11,059.16 = 2,443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.28x = 11,059.16 × 2,443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.28x = 27,019,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,019,063.95/7,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.47

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