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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.03, 11,051.28 and 2,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.03, 11,051.28 and 2,437.89 is: 3,655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.03 : 11,051.28 = 2,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.03/11,051.28 = 2,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.03x = 11,051.28 × 2,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.03x = 26,941,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,805.00/7,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.59

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