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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.55, 11,021.43 and 2,415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.55, 11,021.43 and 2,415.96 is: 3,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.55 : 11,021.43 = 2,415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.55/11,021.43 = 2,415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.55x = 11,021.43 × 2,415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.55x = 26,627,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,334.02/7,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.47

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