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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.16, 11,058.72 and 2,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.16, 11,058.72 and 2,443.20 is: 3,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.16 : 11,058.72 = 2,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.16/11,058.72 = 2,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.16x = 11,058.72 × 2,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.16x = 27,018,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018,664.70/7,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.97

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