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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.98, 11,052.10 and 2,438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.98, 11,052.10 and 2,438.06 is: 3,657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.98 : 11,052.10 = 2,438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.98/11,052.10 = 2,438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.98x = 11,052.10 × 2,438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.98x = 26,945,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945,682.93/7,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.13

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