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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.41, 11,013.62 and 2,148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.41, 11,013.62 and 2,148.29 is: 3,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.41 : 11,013.62 = 2,148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.41/11,013.62 = 2,148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.41x = 11,013.62 × 2,148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.41x = 23,660,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,449.71/7,342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.44

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