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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.86, 11,021.44 and 2,415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.86, 11,021.44 and 2,415.38 is: 3,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.86 : 11,021.44 = 2,415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.86/11,021.44 = 2,415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.86x = 11,021.44 × 2,415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.86x = 26,620,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620,965.75/7,346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.45

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