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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.99, 11,014.36 and 2,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.99, 11,014.36 and 2,412.30 is: 3,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.99 : 11,014.36 = 2,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.99/11,014.36 = 2,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.99x = 11,014.36 × 2,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.99x = 26,569,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,569,934.60/7,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.92

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