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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.88, 11,038.61 and 2,429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.88, 11,038.61 and 2,429.06 is: 3,642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.88 : 11,038.61 = 2,429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.88/11,038.61 = 2,429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.88x = 11,038.61 × 2,429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.88x = 26,813,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813,446.01/7,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.70

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