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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.72, 11,037.36 and 2,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.72, 11,037.36 and 2,359.84 is: 3,540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.72 : 11,037.36 = 2,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.72/11,037.36 = 2,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.72x = 11,037.36 × 2,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.72x = 26,046,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046,403.62/7,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.49

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