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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.68, 11,034.24 and 2,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.68, 11,034.24 and 2,425.36 is: 3,638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.68 : 11,034.24 = 2,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.68/11,034.24 = 2,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.68x = 11,034.24 × 2,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.68x = 26,762,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,004.33/7,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.28

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