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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.42, 11,021.35 and 2,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.42, 11,021.35 and 2,416.04 is: 3,624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.42 : 11,021.35 = 2,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.42/11,021.35 = 2,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.42x = 11,021.35 × 2,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.42x = 26,628,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628,022.45/7,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.63

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