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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.02, 11,039.40 and 2,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.02, 11,039.40 and 2,095.02 is: 3,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.02 : 11,039.40 = 2,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.02/11,039.40 = 2,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.02x = 11,039.40 × 2,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.02x = 23,127,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,763.79/7,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.35

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