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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.66, 11,035.77 and 2,357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.66, 11,035.77 and 2,357.25 is: 3,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.66 : 11,035.77 = 2,357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.66/11,035.77 = 2,357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.66x = 11,035.77 × 2,357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.66x = 26,014,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,068.83/7,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.12

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