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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.80, 11,036.70 and 2,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.80, 11,036.70 and 2,427.60 is: 3,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.80 : 11,036.70 = 2,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.80/11,036.70 = 2,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.80x = 11,036.70 × 2,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.80x = 26,792,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792,692.92/7,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.40

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