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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.57, 11,024.22 and 2,421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.57, 11,024.22 and 2,421.67 is: 3,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.57 : 11,024.22 = 2,421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.57/11,024.22 = 2,421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.57x = 11,024.22 × 2,421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.57x = 26,697,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697,022.85/7,348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.95

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