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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.37, 11,020.71 and 2,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.37, 11,020.71 and 2,414.88 is: 3,622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.37 : 11,020.71 = 2,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.37/11,020.71 = 2,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.37x = 11,020.71 × 2,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.37x = 26,613,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613,692.16/7,346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.70

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