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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.48, 11,018.38 and 2,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.48, 11,018.38 and 2,414.16 is: 3,621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.48 : 11,018.38 = 2,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.48/11,018.38 = 2,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.48x = 11,018.38 × 2,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.48x = 26,600,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,130.75/7,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.79

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