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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.48, 11,036.94 and 2,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.48, 11,036.94 and 2,739.40 is: 4,109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.48 : 11,036.94 = 2,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.48/11,036.94 = 2,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.48x = 11,036.94 × 2,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.48x = 30,234,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,234,593.44/7,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.37

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