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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.74, 11,041.23 and 2,429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.74, 11,041.23 and 2,429.18 is: 3,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.74 : 11,041.23 = 2,429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.74/11,041.23 = 2,429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.74x = 11,041.23 × 2,429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.74x = 26,821,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,821,135.09/7,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.30

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