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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.43, 11,011.01 and 2,411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.43, 11,011.01 and 2,411.49 is: 3,617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.43 : 11,011.01 = 2,411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.43/11,011.01 = 2,411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.43x = 11,011.01 × 2,411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.43x = 26,552,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552,928.45/7,340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.35

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