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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.29, 11,045.06 and 2,431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.29, 11,045.06 and 2,431.72 is: 3,648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.29 : 11,045.06 = 2,431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.29/11,045.06 = 2,431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.29x = 11,045.06 × 2,431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.29x = 26,858,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,858,504.07/7,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.12

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