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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.51, 11,003.67 and 2,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.51, 11,003.67 and 2,141.25 is: 3,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.51 : 11,003.67 = 2,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.51/11,003.67 = 2,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.51x = 11,003.67 × 2,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.51x = 23,561,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,561,608.39/7,335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.99

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