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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.93, 11,028.59 and 2,421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.93, 11,028.59 and 2,421.58 is: 3,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.93 : 11,028.59 = 2,421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.93/11,028.59 = 2,421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.93x = 11,028.59 × 2,421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.93x = 26,706,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,706,612.97/7,351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.60

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