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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.28, 11,046.78 and 2,433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.28, 11,046.78 and 2,433.81 is: 3,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.28 : 11,046.78 = 2,433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.28/11,046.78 = 2,433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.28x = 11,046.78 × 2,433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.28x = 26,885,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885,805.06/7,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.84

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