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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.22, 11,017.32 and 2,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.22, 11,017.32 and 2,417.14 is: 3,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.22 : 11,017.32 = 2,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.22/11,017.32 = 2,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.22x = 11,017.32 × 2,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.22x = 26,630,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630,409.57/7,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.06

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