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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.02, 11,004.72 and 2,142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.02, 11,004.72 and 2,142.94 is: 3,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.02 : 11,004.72 = 2,142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.02/11,004.72 = 2,142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.02x = 11,004.72 × 2,142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.02x = 23,582,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,582,454.68/7,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.17

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