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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.16, 11,154.31 and 2,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.16, 11,154.31 and 2,438.46 is: 3,657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.16 : 11,154.31 = 2,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.16/11,154.31 = 2,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.16x = 11,154.31 × 2,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.16x = 27,199,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,332.67/7,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.71

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