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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.05, 11,035.44 and 2,426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.05, 11,035.44 and 2,426.03 is: 3,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.05 : 11,035.44 = 2,426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.05/11,035.44 = 2,426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.05x = 11,035.44 × 2,426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.05x = 26,772,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,356.78/7,356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.50

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