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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.59, 11,041.55 and 2,431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.59, 11,041.55 and 2,431.31 is: 3,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.59 : 11,041.55 = 2,431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.59/11,041.55 = 2,431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.59x = 11,041.55 × 2,431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.59x = 26,845,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845,418.77/7,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.19

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