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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.47, 11,018.58 and 2,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.47, 11,018.58 and 2,416.20 is: 3,623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.47 : 11,018.58 = 2,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.47/11,018.58 = 2,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.47x = 11,018.58 × 2,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.47x = 26,623,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623,093.00/7,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.93

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