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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.30, 11,047.74 and 2,432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.30, 11,047.74 and 2,432.94 is: 3,649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.30 : 11,047.74 = 2,432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.30/11,047.74 = 2,432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.30x = 11,047.74 × 2,432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.30x = 26,878,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,878,488.56/7,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.34

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