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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.17, 11,023.85 and 2,418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.17, 11,023.85 and 2,418.31 is: 3,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.17 : 11,023.85 = 2,418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.17/11,023.85 = 2,418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.17x = 11,023.85 × 2,418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.17x = 26,659,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,030.91/7,348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.98

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