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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.45, 11,066.57 and 2,447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.45, 11,066.57 and 2,447.46 is: 3,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.45 : 11,066.57 = 2,447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.45/11,066.57 = 2,447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.45x = 11,066.57 × 2,447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.45x = 27,084,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,084,987.41/7,376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.82

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