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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.27, 11,011.85 and 2,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.27, 11,011.85 and 2,902.13 is: 4,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.27 : 11,011.85 = 2,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.27/11,011.85 = 2,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.27x = 11,011.85 × 2,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.27x = 31,957,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957,820.24/7,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.21

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