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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.89, 11,020.56 and 2,415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.89, 11,020.56 and 2,415.97 is: 3,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.89 : 11,020.56 = 2,415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.89/11,020.56 = 2,415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.89x = 11,020.56 × 2,415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.89x = 26,625,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,342.34/7,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.03

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