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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.50, 11,036.55 and 2,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.50, 11,036.55 and 2,427.68 is: 3,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.50 : 11,036.55 = 2,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.50/11,036.55 = 2,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.50x = 11,036.55 × 2,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.50x = 26,793,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,793,211.70/7,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.63

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