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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.87, 11,016.95 and 2,412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.87, 11,016.95 and 2,412.38 is: 3,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.87 : 11,016.95 = 2,412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.87/11,016.95 = 2,412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.87x = 11,016.95 × 2,412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.87x = 26,577,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577,069.84/7,343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.95

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