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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.57, 11,055.71 and 2,439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.57, 11,055.71 and 2,439.25 is: 3,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.57 : 11,055.71 = 2,439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.57/11,055.71 = 2,439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.57x = 11,055.71 × 2,439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.57x = 26,967,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,967,585.34/7,369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.32

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