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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.31, 11,030.24 and 2,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.31, 11,030.24 and 2,424.02 is: 3,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.31 : 11,030.24 = 2,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.31/11,030.24 = 2,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.31x = 11,030.24 × 2,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.31x = 26,737,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737,473.27/7,354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.62

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