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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.63, 11,050.34 and 2,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.63, 11,050.34 and 2,437.94 is: 3,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.63 : 11,050.34 = 2,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.63/11,050.34 = 2,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.63x = 11,050.34 × 2,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.63x = 26,940,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,940,081.34/7,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.56

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