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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.06, 11,041.80 and 2,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.06, 11,041.80 and 2,430.10 is: 3,645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.06 : 11,041.80 = 2,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.06/11,041.80 = 2,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.06x = 11,041.80 × 2,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.06x = 26,832,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832,678.18/7,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.71

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