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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.03, 11,016.05 and 2,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.03, 11,016.05 and 2,149.50 is: 3,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.03 : 11,016.05 = 2,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.03/11,016.05 = 2,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.03x = 11,016.05 × 2,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.03x = 23,678,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678,988.73/7,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.25

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