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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.72, 11,011.95 and 2,410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.72, 11,011.95 and 2,410.92 is: 3,616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.72 : 11,011.95 = 2,410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.72/11,011.95 = 2,410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.72x = 11,011.95 × 2,410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.72x = 26,548,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548,930.49/7,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.67

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