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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.48, 11,039.40 and 2,429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.48, 11,039.40 and 2,429.55 is: 3,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.48 : 11,039.40 = 2,429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.48/11,039.40 = 2,429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.48x = 11,039.40 × 2,429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.48x = 26,820,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820,774.27/7,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.38

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