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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.91, 11,015.87 and 2,149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.91, 11,015.87 and 2,149.79 is: 3,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.91 : 11,015.87 = 2,149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.91/11,015.87 = 2,149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.91x = 11,015.87 × 2,149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.91x = 23,681,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,741.34/7,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.68

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