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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.98, 11,038.40 and 2,428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.98, 11,038.40 and 2,428.46 is: 3,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.98 : 11,038.40 = 2,428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.98/11,038.40 = 2,428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.98x = 11,038.40 × 2,428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.98x = 26,806,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806,245.53/7,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.17

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