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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.69, 11,042.94 and 2,432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.69, 11,042.94 and 2,432.39 is: 3,648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.69 : 11,042.94 = 2,432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.69/11,042.94 = 2,432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.69x = 11,042.94 × 2,432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.69x = 26,860,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860,681.61/7,362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.22

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