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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.83, 11,013.41 and 2,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.83, 11,013.41 and 2,412.32 is: 3,617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.83 : 11,013.41 = 2,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.83/11,013.41 = 2,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.83x = 11,013.41 × 2,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.83x = 26,567,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567,820.17/7,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.71

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