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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.99, 11,042.70 and 2,430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.99, 11,042.70 and 2,430.93 is: 3,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.99 : 11,042.70 = 2,430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.99/11,042.70 = 2,430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.99x = 11,042.70 × 2,430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.99x = 26,844,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,844,030.71/7,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.80

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