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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.68, 11,031.24 and 2,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.68, 11,031.24 and 2,423.36 is: 3,635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.68 : 11,031.24 = 2,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.68/11,031.24 = 2,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.68x = 11,031.24 × 2,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.68x = 26,732,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732,665.77/7,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.28

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