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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.97, 11,022.38 and 2,418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.97, 11,022.38 and 2,418.41 is: 3,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.97 : 11,022.38 = 2,418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.97/11,022.38 = 2,418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.97x = 11,022.38 × 2,418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.97x = 26,656,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,656,621.92/7,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.26

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