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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.72, 11,042.46 and 2,745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.72, 11,042.46 and 2,745.96 is: 4,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.72 : 11,042.46 = 2,745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.72/11,042.46 = 2,745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.72x = 11,042.46 × 2,745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.72x = 30,322,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322,153.46/7,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.01

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