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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.68, 11,003.34 and 2,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.68, 11,003.34 and 2,141.60 is: 3,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.68 : 11,003.34 = 2,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.68/11,003.34 = 2,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.68x = 11,003.34 × 2,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.68x = 23,564,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564,752.94/7,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.35

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