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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.83, 11,021.61 and 2,416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.83, 11,021.61 and 2,416.67 is: 3,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.83 : 11,021.61 = 2,416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.83/11,021.61 = 2,416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.83x = 11,021.61 × 2,416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.83x = 26,635,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635,594.24/7,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.45

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