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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.01, 11,041.93 and 2,431.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.01, 11,041.93 and 2,431.81 is: 3,647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.01 : 11,041.93 = 2,431.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.01/11,041.93 = 2,431.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.01x = 11,041.93 × 2,431.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.01x = 26,851,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,851,875.79/7,362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.36

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