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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.60, 11,062.56 and 2,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.60, 11,062.56 and 2,446.72 is: 3,668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.60 : 11,062.56 = 2,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.60/11,062.56 = 2,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.60x = 11,062.56 × 2,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.60x = 27,066,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,066,986.80/7,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.81

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