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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.36, 11,016.06 and 2,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.36, 11,016.06 and 2,149.80 is: 3,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.36 : 11,016.06 = 2,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.36/11,016.06 = 2,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.36x = 11,016.06 × 2,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.36x = 23,682,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,325.79/7,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.56

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