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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.27, 11,049.96 and 2,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.27, 11,049.96 and 2,438.39 is: 3,658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.27 : 11,049.96 = 2,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.27/11,049.96 = 2,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.27x = 11,049.96 × 2,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.27x = 26,944,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,944,056.71/7,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.26

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