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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.15, 11,040.57 and 2,430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.15, 11,040.57 and 2,430.22 is: 3,645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.15 : 11,040.57 = 2,430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.15/11,040.57 = 2,430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.15x = 11,040.57 × 2,430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.15x = 26,831,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,014.03/7,360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.44

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