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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.31, 11,024.24 and 2,420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.31, 11,024.24 and 2,420.01 is: 3,629.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.31 : 11,024.24 = 2,420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.31/11,024.24 = 2,420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.31x = 11,024.24 × 2,420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.31x = 26,678,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678,715.92/7,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.61

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