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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.44, 11,038.08 and 2,426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.44, 11,038.08 and 2,426.88 is: 3,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.44 : 11,038.08 = 2,426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.44/11,038.08 = 2,426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.44x = 11,038.08 × 2,426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.44x = 26,788,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788,095.59/7,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.95

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