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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.14, 11,016.34 and 2,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.14, 11,016.34 and 2,150.01 is: 3,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.14 : 11,016.34 = 2,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.14/11,016.34 = 2,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.14x = 11,016.34 × 2,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.14x = 23,685,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685,235.79/7,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.05

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