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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.56, 11,045.72 and 2,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.56, 11,045.72 and 2,434.40 is: 3,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.56 : 11,045.72 = 2,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.56/11,045.72 = 2,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.56x = 11,045.72 × 2,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.56x = 26,889,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,889,700.77/7,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.23

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