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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.04, 11,042.34 and 2,430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.04, 11,042.34 and 2,430.71 is: 3,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.04 : 11,042.34 = 2,430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.04/11,042.34 = 2,430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.04x = 11,042.34 × 2,430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.04x = 26,840,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840,726.26/7,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.32

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