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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.97, 11,042.11 and 2,431.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.97, 11,042.11 and 2,431.69 is: 3,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.97 : 11,042.11 = 2,431.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.97/11,042.11 = 2,431.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.97x = 11,042.11 × 2,431.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.97x = 26,850,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,927.18/7,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.75

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