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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.66, 11,018.84 and 2,416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.66, 11,018.84 and 2,416.97 is: 3,624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.66 : 11,018.84 = 2,416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.66/11,018.84 = 2,416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.66x = 11,018.84 × 2,416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.66x = 26,632,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632,221.18/7,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.09

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