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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.01, 11,004.42 and 2,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.01, 11,004.42 and 2,141.75 is: 3,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.01 : 11,004.42 = 2,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.01/11,004.42 = 2,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.01x = 11,004.42 × 2,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.01x = 23,568,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,568,716.54/7,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.74

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