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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357, 11,036.04 and 2,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357, 11,036.04 and 2,740 is: 4,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357 : 11,036.04 = 2,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357/11,036.04 = 2,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357x = 11,036.04 × 2,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357x = 30,238,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,238,749.60/7,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.20

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