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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.28, 11,048.28 and 2,434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.28, 11,048.28 and 2,434.81 is: 3,652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.28 : 11,048.28 = 2,434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.28/11,048.28 = 2,434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.28x = 11,048.28 × 2,434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.28x = 26,900,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900,462.63/7,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.33

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