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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.70, 11,052.90 and 2,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.70, 11,052.90 and 2,437.50 is: 3,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.70 : 11,052.90 = 2,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.70/11,052.90 = 2,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.70x = 11,052.90 × 2,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.70x = 26,941,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,443.75/7,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.70

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