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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.72, 11,073.14 and 2,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.72, 11,073.14 and 2,452.02 is: 3,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.72 : 11,073.14 = 2,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.72/11,073.14 = 2,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.72x = 11,073.14 × 2,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.72x = 27,151,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151,560.74/7,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.22

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