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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.58, 11,034.72 and 2,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.58, 11,034.72 and 2,425.44 is: 3,638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.58 : 11,034.72 = 2,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.58/11,034.72 = 2,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.58x = 11,034.72 × 2,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.58x = 26,764,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,764,051.28/7,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.61

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