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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.80, 11,017.62 and 2,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.80, 11,017.62 and 2,414.20 is: 3,621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.80 : 11,017.62 = 2,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.80/11,017.62 = 2,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.80x = 11,017.62 × 2,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.80x = 26,598,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598,738.20/7,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.93

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