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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.43, 11,050.58 and 2,924.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.43, 11,050.58 and 2,924.09 is: 4,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.43 : 11,050.58 = 2,924.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.43/11,050.58 = 2,924.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.43x = 11,050.58 × 2,924.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.43x = 32,312,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,312,925.41/7,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.32

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