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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.68, 11,052.25 and 2,438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.68, 11,052.25 and 2,438.30 is: 3,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.68 : 11,052.25 = 2,438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.68/11,052.25 = 2,438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.68x = 11,052.25 × 2,438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.68x = 26,948,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948,722.71/7,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.70

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