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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.32, 11,055.57 and 2,438.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.32, 11,055.57 and 2,438.71 is: 3,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.32 : 11,055.57 = 2,438.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.32/11,055.57 = 2,438.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.32x = 11,055.57 × 2,438.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.32x = 26,961,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,961,329.11/7,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.59

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