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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.87, 11,050.71 and 2,438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.87, 11,050.71 and 2,438.19 is: 3,655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.87 : 11,050.71 = 2,438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.87/11,050.71 = 2,438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.87x = 11,050.71 × 2,438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.87x = 26,943,730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,943,730.61/7,369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.93

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