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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.38, 11,041.48 and 2,431.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.38, 11,041.48 and 2,431.43 is: 3,647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.38 : 11,041.48 = 2,431.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.38/11,041.48 = 2,431.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.38x = 11,041.48 × 2,431.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.38x = 26,846,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846,574.95/7,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.44

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