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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.33, 11,014.16 and 2,412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.33, 11,014.16 and 2,412.82 is: 3,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.33 : 11,014.16 = 2,412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.33/11,014.16 = 2,412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.33x = 11,014.16 × 2,412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.33x = 26,575,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,575,201.00/7,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.47

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