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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.10, 11,020.82 and 2,415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.10, 11,020.82 and 2,415.79 is: 3,624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.10 : 11,020.82 = 2,415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.10/11,020.82 = 2,415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.10x = 11,020.82 × 2,415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.10x = 26,623,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623,925.60/7,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.22

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