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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,384.40, 11,068.82 and 2,452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,384.40, 11,068.82 and 2,452.71 is: 3,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,384.40 : 11,068.82 = 2,452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,384.40/11,068.82 = 2,452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,384.40x = 11,068.82 × 2,452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,384.40x = 27,148,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,593.24/7,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.48

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