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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.02, 11,010.72 and 2,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.02, 11,010.72 and 2,146.94 is: 3,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.02 : 11,010.72 = 2,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.02/11,010.72 = 2,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.02x = 11,010.72 × 2,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.02x = 23,639,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,639,355.20/7,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.17

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