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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.49, 11,036.52 and 2,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.49, 11,036.52 and 2,425.88 is: 3,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.49 : 11,036.52 = 2,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.49/11,036.52 = 2,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.49x = 11,036.52 × 2,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.49x = 26,773,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773,300.73/7,356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.41

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