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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.28, 11,034.60 and 2,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.28, 11,034.60 and 2,425.08 is: 3,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.28 : 11,034.60 = 2,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.28/11,034.60 = 2,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.28x = 11,034.60 × 2,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.28x = 26,759,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759,787.77/7,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.17

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