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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.87, 11,022.96 and 2,416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.87, 11,022.96 and 2,416.38 is: 3,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.87 : 11,022.96 = 2,416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.87/11,022.96 = 2,416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.87x = 11,022.96 × 2,416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.87x = 26,635,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635,660.08/7,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.95

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