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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.60, 11,005.01 and 2,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.60, 11,005.01 and 2,141.88 is: 3,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.60 : 11,005.01 = 2,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.60/11,005.01 = 2,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.60x = 11,005.01 × 2,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.60x = 23,571,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,571,410.82/7,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.29

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