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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.57, 11,065.23 and 2,446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.57, 11,065.23 and 2,446.59 is: 3,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.57 : 11,065.23 = 2,446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.57/11,065.23 = 2,446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.57x = 11,065.23 × 2,446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.57x = 27,072,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072,081.07/7,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.51

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