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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.16, 11,042.96 and 2,431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.16, 11,042.96 and 2,431.68 is: 3,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.16 : 11,042.96 = 2,431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.16/11,042.96 = 2,431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.16x = 11,042.96 × 2,431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.16x = 26,852,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852,944.97/7,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.43

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