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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.70, 11,016.18 and 2,346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.70, 11,016.18 and 2,346.79 is: 3,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.70 : 11,016.18 = 2,346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.70/11,016.18 = 2,346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.70x = 11,016.18 × 2,346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.70x = 25,852,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852,661.06/7,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.39

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