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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.63, 11,040.74 and 2,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.63, 11,040.74 and 2,362.96 is: 3,544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.63 : 11,040.74 = 2,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.63/11,040.74 = 2,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.63x = 11,040.74 × 2,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.63x = 26,088,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,088,868.89/7,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.38

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