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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.66, 11,066.80 and 2,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.66, 11,066.80 and 2,447.72 is: 3,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.66 : 11,066.80 = 2,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.66/11,066.80 = 2,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.66x = 11,066.80 × 2,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.66x = 27,088,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,088,427.70/7,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.68

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