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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.96, 11,030.88 and 2,423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.96, 11,030.88 and 2,423.99 is: 3,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.96 : 11,030.88 = 2,423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.96/11,030.88 = 2,423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.96x = 11,030.88 × 2,423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.96x = 26,738,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,738,779.48/7,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.97

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