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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.44, 11,037.13 and 2,681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.44, 11,037.13 and 2,681.58 is: 4,019.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.44 : 11,037.13 = 2,681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.44/11,037.13 = 2,681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.44x = 11,037.13 × 2,681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.44x = 29,596,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,596,919.67/7,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.99

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