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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.94, 11,028.72 and 2,422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.94, 11,028.72 and 2,422.82 is: 3,634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.94 : 11,028.72 = 2,422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.94/11,028.72 = 2,422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.94x = 11,028.72 × 2,422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.94x = 26,720,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720,603.39/7,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.50

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