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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.37, 11,016.20 and 2,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.37, 11,016.20 and 2,411.88 is: 3,618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.37 : 11,016.20 = 2,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.37/11,016.20 = 2,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.37x = 11,016.20 × 2,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.37x = 26,569,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,569,740.40/7,343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.19

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