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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.34, 11,039.67 and 2,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.34, 11,039.67 and 2,430.06 is: 3,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.34 : 11,039.67 = 2,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.34/11,039.67 = 2,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.34x = 11,039.67 × 2,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.34x = 26,827,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,827,060.48/7,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.32

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