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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.51, 11,059.15 and 2,442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.51, 11,059.15 and 2,442.45 is: 3,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.51 : 11,059.15 = 2,442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.51/11,059.15 = 2,442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.51x = 11,059.15 × 2,442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.51x = 27,011,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011,420.92/7,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.31

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