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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.58, 11,033.82 and 2,425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.58, 11,033.82 and 2,425.24 is: 3,638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.58 : 11,033.82 = 2,425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.58/11,033.82 = 2,425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.58x = 11,033.82 × 2,425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.58x = 26,759,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759,675.41/7,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.01

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