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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.84, 11,038.92 and 2,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.84, 11,038.92 and 2,429.56 is: 3,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.84 : 11,038.92 = 2,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.84/11,038.92 = 2,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.84x = 11,038.92 × 2,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.84x = 26,819,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,819,718.48/7,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.57

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