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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.86, 11,046.17 and 2,434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.86, 11,046.17 and 2,434.52 is: 3,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.86 : 11,046.17 = 2,434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.86/11,046.17 = 2,434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.86x = 11,046.17 × 2,434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.86x = 26,892,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,892,155.49/7,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.42

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