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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.66, 11,031.12 and 2,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.66, 11,031.12 and 2,424.24 is: 3,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.66 : 11,031.12 = 2,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.66/11,031.12 = 2,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.66x = 11,031.12 × 2,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.66x = 26,742,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742,082.35/7,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.58

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