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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.22, 11,040.27 and 2,429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.22, 11,040.27 and 2,429.71 is: 3,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.22 : 11,040.27 = 2,429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.22/11,040.27 = 2,429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.22x = 11,040.27 × 2,429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.22x = 26,824,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824,654.42/7,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.05

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