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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.51, 10,999.50 and 2,068.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.51, 10,999.50 and 2,068.39 is: 3,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.51 : 10,999.50 = 2,068.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.51/10,999.50 = 2,068.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.51x = 10,999.50 × 2,068.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.51x = 22,751,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751,255.81/7,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.37

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