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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.92, 11,050.74 and 2,436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.92, 11,050.74 and 2,436.42 is: 3,654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.92 : 11,050.74 = 2,436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.92/11,050.74 = 2,436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.92x = 11,050.74 × 2,436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.92x = 26,924,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,924,243.95/7,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.75

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