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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.69, 11,049.98 and 2,436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.69, 11,049.98 and 2,436.21 is: 3,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.69 : 11,049.98 = 2,436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.69/11,049.98 = 2,436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.69x = 11,049.98 × 2,436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.69x = 26,920,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920,059.59/7,367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.80

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