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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.48, 11,050.11 and 2,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.48, 11,050.11 and 2,437.14 is: 3,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.48 : 11,050.11 = 2,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.48/11,050.11 = 2,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.48x = 11,050.11 × 2,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.48x = 26,930,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,665.09/7,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.35

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