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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.71, 11,068.72 and 2,379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.71, 11,068.72 and 2,379.98 is: 3,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.71 : 11,068.72 = 2,379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.71/11,068.72 = 2,379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.71x = 11,068.72 × 2,379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.71x = 26,343,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343,282.83/7,377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.66

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