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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.83, 11,056.32 and 2,439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.83, 11,056.32 and 2,439.21 is: 3,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.83 : 11,056.32 = 2,439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.83/11,056.32 = 2,439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.83x = 11,056.32 × 2,439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.83x = 26,968,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968,686.31/7,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.34

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