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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.41, 11,000.49 and 2,138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.41, 11,000.49 and 2,138.27 is: 3,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.41 : 11,000.49 = 2,138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.41/11,000.49 = 2,138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.41x = 11,000.49 × 2,138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.41x = 23,522,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522,017.75/7,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.95

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