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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.64, 11,016.93 and 2,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.64, 11,016.93 and 2,150.50 is: 3,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.64 : 11,016.93 = 2,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.64/11,016.93 = 2,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.64x = 11,016.93 × 2,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.64x = 23,691,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691,907.97/7,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.74

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