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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.53, 11,011.45 and 2,411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.53, 11,011.45 and 2,411.02 is: 3,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.53 : 11,011.45 = 2,411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.53/11,011.45 = 2,411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.53x = 11,011.45 × 2,411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.53x = 26,548,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548,826.18/7,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.76

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