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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.16, 11,020.61 and 2,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.16, 11,020.61 and 2,419.26 is: 3,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.16 : 11,020.61 = 2,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.16/11,020.61 = 2,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.16x = 11,020.61 × 2,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.16x = 26,661,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,661,720.95/7,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.34

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