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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.57, 11,048.59 and 2,434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.57, 11,048.59 and 2,434.21 is: 3,651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.57 : 11,048.59 = 2,434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.57/11,048.59 = 2,434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.57x = 11,048.59 × 2,434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.57x = 26,894,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,894,569.41/7,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.89

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