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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.28, 11,051.34 and 2,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.28, 11,051.34 and 2,437 is: 3,655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.28 : 11,051.34 = 2,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.28/11,051.34 = 2,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.28x = 11,051.34 × 2,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.28x = 26,932,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932,115.58/7,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.14

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