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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.99, 11,032.20 and 2,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.99, 11,032.20 and 2,423.93 is: 3,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.99 : 11,032.20 = 2,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.99/11,032.20 = 2,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.99x = 11,032.20 × 2,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.99x = 26,741,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,741,225.39/7,353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.29

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