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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.04, 11,012.76 and 2,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.04, 11,012.76 and 2,150.32 is: 3,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.04 : 11,012.76 = 2,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.04/11,012.76 = 2,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.04x = 11,012.76 × 2,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.04x = 23,680,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680,958.08/7,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.51

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