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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.53, 11,043.98 and 2,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.53, 11,043.98 and 2,679.09 is: 4,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.53 : 11,043.98 = 2,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.53/11,043.98 = 2,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.53x = 11,043.98 × 2,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.53x = 29,587,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,587,816.38/7,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.34

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