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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,345.16, 11,018.44 and 2,414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,345.16, 11,018.44 and 2,414.84 is: 3,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,345.16 : 11,018.44 = 2,414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,345.16/11,018.44 = 2,414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,345.16x = 11,018.44 × 2,414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,345.16x = 26,607,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,769.65/7,345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.49

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