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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.94, 11,004.89 and 2,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.94, 11,004.89 and 2,141.74 is: 3,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.94 : 11,004.89 = 2,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.94/11,004.89 = 2,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.94x = 11,004.89 × 2,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.94x = 23,569,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569,613.11/7,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.90

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