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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.98, 11,039.89 and 2,429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.98, 11,039.89 and 2,429.46 is: 3,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.98 : 11,039.89 = 2,429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.98/11,039.89 = 2,429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.98x = 11,039.89 × 2,429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.98x = 26,820,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820,971.16/7,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.67

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