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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.97, 11,002.58 and 2,140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.97, 11,002.58 and 2,140.25 is: 3,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.97 : 11,002.58 = 2,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.97/11,002.58 = 2,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.97x = 11,002.58 × 2,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.97x = 23,548,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,261.14/7,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.85

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