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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.60, 11,040.64 and 2,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.60, 11,040.64 and 2,095.64 is: 3,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.60 : 11,040.64 = 2,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.60/11,040.64 = 2,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.60x = 11,040.64 × 2,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.60x = 23,137,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137,261.66/7,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.39

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