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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.28, 11,049.84 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.28, 11,049.84 and 2,436 is: 3,653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.28 : 11,049.84 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.28/11,049.84 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.28x = 11,049.84 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.28x = 26,917,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917,410.24/7,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.64

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