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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.88, 11,054.46 and 2,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.88, 11,054.46 and 2,439.76 is: 3,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.88 : 11,054.46 = 2,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.88/11,054.46 = 2,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.88x = 11,054.46 × 2,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.88x = 26,970,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970,229.33/7,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.02

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