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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.64, 11,044.91 and 2,681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.64, 11,044.91 and 2,681.93 is: 4,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.64 : 11,044.91 = 2,681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.64/11,044.91 = 2,681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.64x = 11,044.91 × 2,681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.64x = 29,621,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,621,620.25/7,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.24

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