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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.40, 11,064.87 and 2,446.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.40, 11,064.87 and 2,446.47 is: 3,669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.40 : 11,064.87 = 2,446.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.40/11,064.87 = 2,446.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.40x = 11,064.87 × 2,446.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.40x = 27,069,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069,872.51/7,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.79

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