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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.69, 10,561.43 and 2,360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.69, 10,561.43 and 2,360.51 is: 3,540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.69 : 10,561.43 = 2,360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.69/10,561.43 = 2,360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.69x = 10,561.43 × 2,360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.69x = 24,930,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,930,296.52/7,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.89

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