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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352.06, 11,029.68 and 2,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,352.06, 11,029.68 and 2,421.46 is: 3,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,352.06 : 11,029.68 = 2,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,352.06/11,029.68 = 2,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,352.06x = 11,029.68 × 2,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,352.06x = 26,707,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,928.93/7,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.71

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