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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.42, 11,052.63 and 2,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.42, 11,052.63 and 2,436.74 is: 3,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.42 : 11,052.63 = 2,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.42/11,052.63 = 2,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.42x = 11,052.63 × 2,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.42x = 26,932,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932,330.36/7,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.10

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