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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.95, 11,051.28 and 2,436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.95, 11,051.28 and 2,436.63 is: 3,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.95 : 11,051.28 = 2,436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.95/11,051.28 = 2,436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.95x = 11,051.28 × 2,436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.95x = 26,927,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,927,838.94/7,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.22

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