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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.23, 11,018.49 and 2,415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.23, 11,018.49 and 2,415.75 is: 3,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.23 : 11,018.49 = 2,415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.23/11,018.49 = 2,415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.23x = 11,018.49 × 2,415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.23x = 26,617,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617,917.22/7,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.85

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