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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.99, 11,016.24 and 2,412.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.99, 11,016.24 and 2,412.35 is: 3,619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.99 : 11,016.24 = 2,412.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.99/11,016.24 = 2,412.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.99x = 11,016.24 × 2,412.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.99x = 26,575,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,575,003.75/7,342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.10

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