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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.42, 11,016.72 and 2,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.42, 11,016.72 and 2,150.40 is: 3,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.42 : 11,016.72 = 2,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.42/11,016.72 = 2,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.42x = 11,016.72 × 2,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.42x = 23,690,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690,354.69/7,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.63

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