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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.60, 11,045.18 and 2,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.60, 11,045.18 and 2,432.44 is: 3,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.60 : 11,045.18 = 2,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.60/11,045.18 = 2,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.60x = 11,045.18 × 2,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.60x = 26,866,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,866,737.64/7,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.08

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