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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.57, 11,047.41 and 2,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.57, 11,047.41 and 2,437.70 is: 3,656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.57 : 11,047.41 = 2,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.57/11,047.41 = 2,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.57x = 11,047.41 × 2,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.57x = 26,930,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,216.12/7,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.73

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