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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.95, 11,052.78 and 2,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.95, 11,052.78 and 2,437.63 is: 3,656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.95 : 11,052.78 = 2,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.95/11,052.78 = 2,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.95x = 11,052.78 × 2,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.95x = 26,942,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,588.11/7,367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.73

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