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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.79, 11,024.84 and 2,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.79, 11,024.84 and 2,418.26 is: 3,627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.79 : 11,024.84 = 2,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.79/11,024.84 = 2,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.79x = 11,024.84 × 2,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.79x = 26,660,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660,880.50/7,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.93

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