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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.67, 11,036.43 and 2,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.67, 11,036.43 and 2,427.12 is: 3,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.67 : 11,036.43 = 2,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.67/11,036.43 = 2,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.67x = 11,036.43 × 2,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.67x = 26,786,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,786,739.98/7,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.16

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