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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.58, 11,022.74 and 2,417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.58, 11,022.74 and 2,417.41 is: 3,626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.58 : 11,022.74 = 2,417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.58/11,022.74 = 2,417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.58x = 11,022.74 × 2,417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.58x = 26,646,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,646,481.90/7,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.57

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