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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.51, 11,042.51 and 2,920.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.51, 11,042.51 and 2,920.02 is: 4,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.51 : 11,042.51 = 2,920.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.51/11,042.51 = 2,920.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.51x = 11,042.51 × 2,920.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.51x = 32,244,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,315.94/7,361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.12

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