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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.22, 11,037.27 and 2,427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.22, 11,037.27 and 2,427.71 is: 3,641.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.22 : 11,037.27 = 2,427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.22/11,037.27 = 2,427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.22x = 11,037.27 × 2,427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.22x = 26,795,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795,244.67/7,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.04

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