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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.14, 11,020.38 and 2,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.14, 11,020.38 and 2,416.56 is: 3,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.14 : 11,020.38 = 2,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.14/11,020.38 = 2,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.14x = 11,020.38 × 2,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.14x = 26,631,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631,409.49/7,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.24

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