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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.69, 11,012.18 and 2,409.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.69, 11,012.18 and 2,409.21 is: 3,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.69 : 11,012.18 = 2,409.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.69/11,012.18 = 2,409.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.69x = 11,012.18 × 2,409.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.69x = 26,530,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,530,654.18/7,340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.19

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