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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.39, 11,014.25 and 2,412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.39, 11,014.25 and 2,412.89 is: 3,618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.39 : 11,014.25 = 2,412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.39/11,014.25 = 2,412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.39x = 11,014.25 × 2,412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.39x = 26,576,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,147.85/7,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.57

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