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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.12, 11,054.28 and 2,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.12, 11,054.28 and 2,439.54 is: 3,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.12 : 11,054.28 = 2,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.12/11,054.28 = 2,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.12x = 11,054.28 × 2,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.12x = 26,967,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,967,358.23/7,371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.52

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