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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.66, 11,023.69 and 2,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.66, 11,023.69 and 2,418.34 is: 3,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.66 : 11,023.69 = 2,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.66/11,023.69 = 2,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.66x = 11,023.69 × 2,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.66x = 26,659,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,030.47/7,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.74

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