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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.22, 11,032.70 and 2,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.22, 11,032.70 and 2,424.06 is: 3,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.22 : 11,032.70 = 2,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.22/11,032.70 = 2,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.22x = 11,032.70 × 2,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.22x = 26,743,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,743,914.64/7,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.54

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