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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.50, 11,017.01 and 2,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.50, 11,017.01 and 2,414.81 is: 3,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.50 : 11,017.01 = 2,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.50/11,017.01 = 2,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.50x = 11,017.01 × 2,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.50x = 26,604,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604,019.50/7,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.32

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