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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.77, 11,012.65 and 2,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.77, 11,012.65 and 2,601.44 is: 3,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.77 : 11,012.65 = 2,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.77/11,012.65 = 2,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.77x = 11,012.65 × 2,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.77x = 28,648,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,648,748.22/7,341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.16

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