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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.61, 11,023.32 and 2,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.61, 11,023.32 and 2,351.42 is: 3,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.61 : 11,023.32 = 2,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.61/11,023.32 = 2,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.61x = 11,023.32 × 2,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.61x = 25,920,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920,400.00/7,348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.25

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