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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.69, 11,039.40 and 2,428.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.69, 11,039.40 and 2,428.53 is: 3,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.69 : 11,039.40 = 2,428.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.69/11,039.40 = 2,428.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.69x = 11,039.40 × 2,428.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.69x = 26,809,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,809,514.08/7,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.25

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