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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.12, 11,051.28 and 2,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.12, 11,051.28 and 2,437.84 is: 3,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.12 : 11,051.28 = 2,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.12/11,051.28 = 2,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.12x = 11,051.28 × 2,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.12x = 26,941,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,252.44/7,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.97

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