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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.36, 11,009.10 and 2,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.36, 11,009.10 and 2,723.72 is: 4,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.36 : 11,009.10 = 2,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.36/11,009.10 = 2,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.36x = 11,009.10 × 2,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.36x = 29,985,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,985,705.85/7,340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.05

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