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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.24, 11,021.44 and 2,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.24, 11,021.44 and 2,416.32 is: 3,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.24 : 11,021.44 = 2,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.24/11,021.44 = 2,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.24x = 11,021.44 × 2,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.24x = 26,631,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631,325.90/7,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.16

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