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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,345.38, 11,016.93 and 2,414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,345.38, 11,016.93 and 2,414.98 is: 3,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,345.38 : 11,016.93 = 2,414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,345.38/11,016.93 = 2,414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,345.38x = 11,016.93 × 2,414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,345.38x = 26,605,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605,674.85/7,345.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.09

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