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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.47, 11,016.91 and 2,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.47, 11,016.91 and 2,150.35 is: 3,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.47 : 11,016.91 = 2,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.47/11,016.91 = 2,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.47x = 11,016.91 × 2,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.47x = 23,690,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690,187.56/7,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.58

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