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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.70, 11,016.27 and 2,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.70, 11,016.27 and 2,411.34 is: 3,617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.70 : 11,016.27 = 2,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.70/11,016.27 = 2,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.70x = 11,016.27 × 2,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.70x = 26,563,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,972.50/7,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.25

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