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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.32, 11,064.86 and 2,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.32, 11,064.86 and 2,446.34 is: 3,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.32 : 11,064.86 = 2,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.32/11,064.86 = 2,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.32x = 11,064.86 × 2,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.32x = 27,068,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068,397.38/7,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.14

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