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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.16, 11,035.78 and 2,427.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.16, 11,035.78 and 2,427.18 is: 3,640.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.16 : 11,035.78 = 2,427.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.16/11,035.78 = 2,427.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.16x = 11,035.78 × 2,427.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.16x = 26,785,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,785,824.50/7,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.78

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