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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.24, 11,044.79 and 2,681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.24, 11,044.79 and 2,681.57 is: 4,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.24 : 11,044.79 = 2,681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.24/11,044.79 = 2,681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.24x = 11,044.79 × 2,681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.24x = 29,617,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,617,366.50/7,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.42

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