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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.55, 11,065.21 and 2,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.55, 11,065.21 and 2,446.56 is: 3,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.55 : 11,065.21 = 2,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.55/11,065.21 = 2,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.55x = 11,065.21 × 2,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.55x = 27,071,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,694.06/7,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.47

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