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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.83, 11,012.40 and 2,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.83, 11,012.40 and 2,411.51 is: 3,617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.83 : 11,012.40 = 2,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.83/11,012.40 = 2,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.83x = 11,012.40 × 2,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.83x = 26,556,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,556,502.42/7,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.15

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