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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.28, 11,041.50 and 2,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.28, 11,041.50 and 2,742.76 is: 4,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.28 : 11,041.50 = 2,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.28/11,041.50 = 2,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.28x = 11,041.50 × 2,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.28x = 30,284,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,284,184.54/7,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.42

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