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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.13, 11,035.62 and 2,427.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.13, 11,035.62 and 2,427.19 is: 3,641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.13 : 11,035.62 = 2,427.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.13/11,035.62 = 2,427.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.13x = 11,035.62 × 2,427.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.13x = 26,785,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,785,546.51/7,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.26

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