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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.60, 11,035.83 and 2,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.60, 11,035.83 and 2,360.48 is: 3,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.60 : 11,035.83 = 2,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.60/11,035.83 = 2,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.60x = 11,035.83 × 2,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.60x = 26,049,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049,837.97/7,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.53

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