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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.76, 11,042.32 and 1,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.76, 11,042.32 and 1,814.84 is: 2,722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.76 : 11,042.32 = 1,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.76/11,042.32 = 1,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.76x = 11,042.32 × 1,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.76x = 20,040,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040,044.03/7,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.18

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