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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.59, 11,038.53 and 2,429.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.59, 11,038.53 and 2,429.31 is: 3,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.59 : 11,038.53 = 2,429.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.59/11,038.53 = 2,429.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.59x = 11,038.53 × 2,429.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.59x = 26,816,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,816,011.31/7,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.19

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