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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.92, 11,052.24 and 2,437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.92, 11,052.24 and 2,437.42 is: 3,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.92 : 11,052.24 = 2,437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.92/11,052.24 = 2,437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.92x = 11,052.24 × 2,437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.92x = 26,938,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938,950.82/7,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.25

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