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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.59, 11,047.39 and 2,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.59, 11,047.39 and 2,437.70 is: 3,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.59 : 11,047.39 = 2,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.59/11,047.39 = 2,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.59x = 11,047.39 × 2,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.59x = 26,930,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,161.27/7,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.71

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