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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.66, 11,033.64 and 2,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.66, 11,033.64 and 2,424.10 is: 3,636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.66 : 11,033.64 = 2,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.66/11,033.64 = 2,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.66x = 11,033.64 × 2,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.66x = 26,746,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746,646.72/7,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.69

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