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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.88, 11,052.96 and 2,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.88, 11,052.96 and 2,438.76 is: 3,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.88 : 11,052.96 = 2,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.88/11,052.96 = 2,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.88x = 11,052.96 × 2,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.88x = 26,955,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,955,516.73/7,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.52

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