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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.16, 11,014.88 and 2,413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.16, 11,014.88 and 2,413.16 is: 3,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.16 : 11,014.88 = 2,413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.16/11,014.88 = 2,413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.16x = 11,014.88 × 2,413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.16x = 26,580,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580,667.82/7,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.29

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