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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.48, 11,032.33 and 2,424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.48, 11,032.33 and 2,424.94 is: 3,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.48 : 11,032.33 = 2,424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.48/11,032.33 = 2,424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.48x = 11,032.33 × 2,424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.48x = 26,752,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,752,738.31/7,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.62

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