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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.56, 11,050.40 and 2,438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.56, 11,050.40 and 2,438.66 is: 3,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.56 : 11,050.40 = 2,438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.56/11,050.40 = 2,438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.56x = 11,050.40 × 2,438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.56x = 26,948,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948,183.90/7,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.68

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