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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.85, 11,029.91 and 2,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.85, 11,029.91 and 2,423.32 is: 3,634.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.85 : 11,029.91 = 2,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.85/11,029.91 = 2,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.85x = 11,029.91 × 2,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.85x = 26,728,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,728,934.24/7,354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.19

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