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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.92, 11,031.81 and 2,424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.92, 11,031.81 and 2,424.62 is: 3,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.92 : 11,031.81 = 2,424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.92/11,031.81 = 2,424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.92x = 11,031.81 × 2,424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.92x = 26,747,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,747,892.00/7,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.75

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