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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.84, 11,027.88 and 2,421.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.84, 11,027.88 and 2,421.99 is: 3,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.84 : 11,027.88 = 2,421.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.84/11,027.88 = 2,421.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.84x = 11,027.88 × 2,421.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.84x = 26,709,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,709,415.08/7,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.52

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