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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,345.17, 11,017.76 and 2,413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,345.17, 11,017.76 and 2,413.49 is: 3,620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,345.17 : 11,017.76 = 2,413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,345.17/11,017.76 = 2,413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,345.17x = 11,017.76 × 2,413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,345.17x = 26,591,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591,186.43/7,345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.23

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