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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.44, 11,073.58 and 2,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.44, 11,073.58 and 2,385.16 is: 3,578.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.44 : 11,073.58 = 2,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.44/11,073.58 = 2,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.44x = 11,073.58 × 2,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.44x = 26,412,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,219.08/7,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.19

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