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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.56, 11,050.22 and 2,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.56, 11,050.22 and 2,437.40 is: 3,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.56 : 11,050.22 = 2,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.56/11,050.22 = 2,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.56x = 11,050.22 × 2,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.56x = 26,933,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933,806.23/7,367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.73

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