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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.85, 11,052.17 and 2,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.85, 11,052.17 and 2,438.52 is: 3,657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.85 : 11,052.17 = 2,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.85/11,052.17 = 2,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.85x = 11,052.17 × 2,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.85x = 26,950,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,950,937.59/7,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.41

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