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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.60, 11,051.30 and 2,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.60, 11,051.30 and 2,437.08 is: 3,655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.60 : 11,051.30 = 2,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.60/11,051.30 = 2,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.60x = 11,051.30 × 2,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.60x = 26,932,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932,902.20/7,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.09

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