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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.80, 11,034.06 and 2,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.80, 11,034.06 and 2,425.42 is: 3,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.80 : 11,034.06 = 2,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.80/11,034.06 = 2,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.80x = 11,034.06 × 2,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.80x = 26,762,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,229.81/7,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.25

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