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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.97, 11,040.61 and 2,430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.97, 11,040.61 and 2,430.69 is: 3,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.97 : 11,040.61 = 2,430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.97/11,040.61 = 2,430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.97x = 11,040.61 × 2,430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.97x = 26,836,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836,239.04/7,361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.25

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