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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.50, 11,039.55 and 2,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.50, 11,039.55 and 2,429.68 is: 3,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.50 : 11,039.55 = 2,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.50/11,039.55 = 2,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.50x = 11,039.55 × 2,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.50x = 26,822,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822,573.84/7,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.63

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