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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.23, 11,003.61 and 2,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.23, 11,003.61 and 2,141.12 is: 3,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.23 : 11,003.61 = 2,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.23/11,003.61 = 2,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.23x = 11,003.61 × 2,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.23x = 23,559,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,559,994.43/7,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.90

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