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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.82, 11,052.72 and 2,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.82, 11,052.72 and 2,438.32 is: 3,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.82 : 11,052.72 = 2,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.82/11,052.72 = 2,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.82x = 11,052.72 × 2,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.82x = 26,950,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,950,068.23/7,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.31

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