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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.23, 11,016.99 and 2,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.23, 11,016.99 and 2,414.75 is: 3,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.23 : 11,016.99 = 2,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.23/11,016.99 = 2,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.23x = 11,016.99 × 2,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.23x = 26,603,276.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,603,276.60/7,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.35

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