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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.72, 11,013.25 and 2,412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.72, 11,013.25 and 2,412.24 is: 3,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.72 : 11,013.25 = 2,412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.72/11,013.25 = 2,412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.72x = 11,013.25 × 2,412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.72x = 26,566,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566,602.18/7,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.59

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