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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,345.51, 11,015.93 and 2,414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,345.51, 11,015.93 and 2,414.01 is: 3,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,345.51 : 11,015.93 = 2,414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,345.51/11,015.93 = 2,414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,345.51x = 11,015.93 × 2,414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,345.51x = 26,592,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,612.52/7,345.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.25

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