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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.09, 11,006.87 and 2,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.09, 11,006.87 and 2,341.53 is: 3,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.09 : 11,006.87 = 2,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.09/11,006.87 = 2,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.09x = 11,006.87 × 2,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.09x = 25,772,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,772,916.31/7,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.25

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