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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.52, 11,033.28 and 2,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.52, 11,033.28 and 2,425.44 is: 3,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.52 : 11,033.28 = 2,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.52/11,033.28 = 2,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.52x = 11,033.28 × 2,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.52x = 26,760,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,558.64/7,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.16

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