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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.80, 11,019.12 and 2,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.80, 11,019.12 and 2,415.20 is: 3,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.80 : 11,019.12 = 2,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.80/11,019.12 = 2,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.80x = 11,019.12 × 2,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.80x = 26,613,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613,378.62/7,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.43

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