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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.74, 11,034.51 and 2,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.74, 11,034.51 and 2,426.30 is: 3,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.74 : 11,034.51 = 2,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.74/11,034.51 = 2,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.74x = 11,034.51 × 2,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.74x = 26,773,031.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773,031.61/7,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.25

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