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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.07, 11,015.96 and 2,412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.07, 11,015.96 and 2,412.96 is: 3,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.07 : 11,015.96 = 2,412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.07/11,015.96 = 2,412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.07x = 11,015.96 × 2,412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.07x = 26,581,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,058.78/7,343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.88

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