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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.16, 11,149.79 and 2,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.16, 11,149.79 and 2,368.16 is: 3,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.16 : 11,149.79 = 2,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.16/11,149.79 = 2,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.16x = 11,149.79 × 2,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.16x = 26,404,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,502.72/7,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.82

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