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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.81, 11,038.49 and 2,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.81, 11,038.49 and 2,429.52 is: 3,643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.81 : 11,038.49 = 2,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.81/11,038.49 = 2,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.81x = 11,038.49 × 2,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.81x = 26,818,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818,232.22/7,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.88

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