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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.50, 11,061.90 and 2,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.50, 11,061.90 and 2,444.58 is: 3,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.50 : 11,061.90 = 2,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.50/11,061.90 = 2,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.50x = 11,061.90 × 2,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.50x = 27,041,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041,699.50/7,375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.42

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