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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.73, 11,001.35 and 2,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.73, 11,001.35 and 2,139.62 is: 3,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.73 : 11,001.35 = 2,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.73/11,001.35 = 2,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.73x = 11,001.35 × 2,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.73x = 23,538,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,538,658.83/7,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.65

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