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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.41, 11,001.99 and 2,139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.41, 11,001.99 and 2,139.27 is: 3,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.41 : 11,001.99 = 2,139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.41/11,001.99 = 2,139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.41x = 11,001.99 × 2,139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.41x = 23,536,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,536,227.15/7,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.45

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