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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.79, 11,037.47 and 2,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.79, 11,037.47 and 2,427.46 is: 3,641.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.79 : 11,037.47 = 2,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.79/11,037.47 = 2,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.79x = 11,037.47 × 2,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.79x = 26,792,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792,977.20/7,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.44

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