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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.79, 11,033.62 and 2,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.79, 11,033.62 and 2,425.25 is: 3,637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.79 : 11,033.62 = 2,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.79/11,033.62 = 2,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.79x = 11,033.62 × 2,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.79x = 26,759,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759,317.52/7,356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.36

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