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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.30, 11,054.37 and 2,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.30, 11,054.37 and 2,438.70 is: 3,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.30 : 11,054.37 = 2,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.30/11,054.37 = 2,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.30x = 11,054.37 × 2,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.30x = 26,958,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958,292.12/7,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.69

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