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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.16, 11,022.94 and 2,417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.16, 11,022.94 and 2,417.84 is: 3,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.16 : 11,022.94 = 2,417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.16/11,022.94 = 2,417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.16x = 11,022.94 × 2,417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.16x = 26,651,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,705.25/7,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.99

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