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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.61, 11,043.82 and 2,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.61, 11,043.82 and 2,432.08 is: 3,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.61 : 11,043.82 = 2,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.61/11,043.82 = 2,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.61x = 11,043.82 × 2,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.61x = 26,859,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859,453.75/7,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.59

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