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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.38, 11,041.41 and 2,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.38, 11,041.41 and 2,682.56 is: 4,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.38 : 11,041.41 = 2,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.38/11,041.41 = 2,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.38x = 11,041.41 × 2,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.38x = 29,619,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,619,244.81/7,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.15

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