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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.69, 11,041.49 and 2,740.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.69, 11,041.49 and 2,740.69 is: 4,112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.69 : 11,041.49 = 2,740.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.69/11,041.49 = 2,740.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.69x = 11,041.49 × 2,740.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.69x = 30,261,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,280.48/7,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.88

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