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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.80, 11,036.57 and 2,426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.80, 11,036.57 and 2,426.78 is: 3,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.80 : 11,036.57 = 2,426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.80/11,036.57 = 2,426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.80x = 11,036.57 × 2,426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.80x = 26,783,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783,342.80/7,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.62

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