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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.32, 11,040.77 and 2,431.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.32, 11,040.77 and 2,431.67 is: 3,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.32 : 11,040.77 = 2,431.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.32/11,040.77 = 2,431.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.32x = 11,040.77 × 2,431.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.32x = 26,847,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,441.82/7,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.11

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