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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.92, 11,016.09 and 2,412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.92, 11,016.09 and 2,412.54 is: 3,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.92 : 11,016.09 = 2,412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.92/11,016.09 = 2,412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.92x = 11,016.09 × 2,412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.92x = 26,576,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,757.77/7,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.37

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