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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.31, 11,054.22 and 2,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.31, 11,054.22 and 2,438.82 is: 3,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.31 : 11,054.22 = 2,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.31/11,054.22 = 2,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.31x = 11,054.22 × 2,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.31x = 26,959,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959,252.82/7,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.31

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