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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.14, 11,036.36 and 2,681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.14, 11,036.36 and 2,681.09 is: 4,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.14 : 11,036.36 = 2,681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.14/11,036.36 = 2,681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.14x = 11,036.36 × 2,681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.14x = 29,589,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,455.59/7,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.14

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