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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.46, 11,017.01 and 2,149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.46, 11,017.01 and 2,149.34 is: 3,224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.46 : 11,017.01 = 2,149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.46/11,017.01 = 2,149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.46x = 11,017.01 × 2,149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.46x = 23,679,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679,250.56/7,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.54

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