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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.73, 11,034.42 and 2,677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.73, 11,034.42 and 2,677.43 is: 4,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.73 : 11,034.42 = 2,677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.73/11,034.42 = 2,677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.73x = 11,034.42 × 2,677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.73x = 29,543,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,543,887.14/7,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.72

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