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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.69, 11,040.90 and 2,429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.69, 11,040.90 and 2,429.53 is: 3,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.69 : 11,040.90 = 2,429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.69/11,040.90 = 2,429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.69x = 11,040.90 × 2,429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.69x = 26,824,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824,197.78/7,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.75

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