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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.82, 11,051.82 and 2,436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.82, 11,051.82 and 2,436.21 is: 3,654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.82 : 11,051.82 = 2,436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.82/11,051.82 = 2,436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.82x = 11,051.82 × 2,436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.82x = 26,924,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,924,554.40/7,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.84

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