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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.21, 11,017.73 and 2,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.21, 11,017.73 and 2,416.52 is: 3,623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.21 : 11,017.73 = 2,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.21/11,017.73 = 2,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.21x = 11,017.73 × 2,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.21x = 26,624,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624,598.49/7,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.28

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