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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.41, 11,034.56 and 2,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.41, 11,034.56 and 2,425.88 is: 3,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.41 : 11,034.56 = 2,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.41/11,034.56 = 2,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.41x = 11,034.56 × 2,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.41x = 26,768,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768,518.41/7,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.31

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