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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.30, 11,016.10 and 2,411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.30, 11,016.10 and 2,411.82 is: 3,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.30 : 11,016.10 = 2,411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.30/11,016.10 = 2,411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.30x = 11,016.10 × 2,411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.30x = 26,568,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,850.30/7,343.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.11

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