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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.52, 11,050.16 and 2,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.52, 11,050.16 and 2,437.84 is: 3,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.52 : 11,050.16 = 2,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.52/11,050.16 = 2,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.52x = 11,050.16 × 2,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.52x = 26,938,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938,522.05/7,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.40

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