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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.56, 11,028.70 and 2,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.56, 11,028.70 and 2,421.40 is: 3,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.56 : 11,028.70 = 2,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.56/11,028.70 = 2,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.56x = 11,028.70 × 2,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.56x = 26,704,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704,894.18/7,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.55

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