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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.62, 11,046.18 and 2,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.62, 11,046.18 and 2,364.24 is: 3,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.62 : 11,046.18 = 2,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.62/11,046.18 = 2,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.62x = 11,046.18 × 2,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.62x = 26,115,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115,820.60/7,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.60

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