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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.73, 11,048.42 and 2,437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.73, 11,048.42 and 2,437.91 is: 3,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.73 : 11,048.42 = 2,437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.73/11,048.42 = 2,437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.73x = 11,048.42 × 2,437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.73x = 26,935,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935,053.60/7,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.30

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