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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.26, 11,014.08 and 2,412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.26, 11,014.08 and 2,412.76 is: 3,618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.26 : 11,014.08 = 2,412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.26/11,014.08 = 2,412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.26x = 11,014.08 × 2,412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.26x = 26,574,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574,331.66/7,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.38

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