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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.34, 11,032.17 and 2,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.34, 11,032.17 and 2,425.06 is: 3,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.34 : 11,032.17 = 2,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.34/11,032.17 = 2,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.34x = 11,032.17 × 2,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.34x = 26,753,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,753,674.18/7,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.82

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