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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.72, 11,036.57 and 1,811.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.72, 11,036.57 and 1,811.15 is: 2,716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.72 : 11,036.57 = 1,811.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.72/11,036.57 = 1,811.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.72x = 11,036.57 × 1,811.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.72x = 19,988,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,988,883.76/7,357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.72

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