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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.61, 11,022.17 and 2,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.61, 11,022.17 and 2,417.24 is: 3,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.61 : 11,022.17 = 2,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.61/11,022.17 = 2,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.61x = 11,022.17 × 2,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.61x = 26,643,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643,163.01/7,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.10

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