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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.84, 11,051.92 and 2,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.84, 11,051.92 and 2,437 is: 3,656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.84 : 11,051.92 = 2,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.84/11,051.92 = 2,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.84x = 11,051.92 × 2,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.84x = 26,933,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933,529.04/7,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.05

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