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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.10, 11,065.68 and 2,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.10, 11,065.68 and 2,446.12 is: 3,669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.10 : 11,065.68 = 2,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.10/11,065.68 = 2,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.10x = 11,065.68 × 2,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.10x = 27,067,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,067,981.16/7,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.69

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