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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.72, 11,012.19 and 2,410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.72, 11,012.19 and 2,410.71 is: 3,615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.72 : 11,012.19 = 2,410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.72/11,012.19 = 2,410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.72x = 11,012.19 × 2,410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.72x = 26,547,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,547,196.55/7,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.94

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