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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.52, 11,004 and 2,071.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.52, 11,004 and 2,071.40 is: 3,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.52 : 11,004 = 2,071.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.52/11,004 = 2,071.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.52x = 11,004 × 2,071.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.52x = 22,793,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,685.60/7,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.88

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