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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.36, 11,043.18 and 2,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.36, 11,043.18 and 2,745 is: 4,117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.36 : 11,043.18 = 2,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.36/11,043.18 = 2,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.36x = 11,043.18 × 2,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.36x = 30,313,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313,529.10/7,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.37

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