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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.72, 11,026.56 and 2,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.72, 11,026.56 and 2,420.80 is: 3,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.72 : 11,026.56 = 2,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.72/11,026.56 = 2,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.72x = 11,026.56 × 2,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.72x = 26,693,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693,096.45/7,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.36

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