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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.56, 11,018.76 and 2,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.56, 11,018.76 and 2,150.36 is: 3,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.56 : 11,018.76 = 2,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.56/11,018.76 = 2,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.56x = 11,018.76 × 2,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.56x = 23,694,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694,300.75/7,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.10

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