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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.24, 11,016.84 and 2,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.24, 11,016.84 and 2,731.16 is: 4,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.24 : 11,016.84 = 2,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.24/11,016.84 = 2,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.24x = 11,016.84 × 2,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.24x = 30,088,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088,752.73/7,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.13

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