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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.70, 11,020.78 and 2,414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.70, 11,020.78 and 2,414.34 is: 3,621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.70 : 11,020.78 = 2,414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.70/11,020.78 = 2,414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.70x = 11,020.78 × 2,414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.70x = 26,607,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,909.99/7,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.75

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