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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.27, 11,005.89 and 2,072.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.27, 11,005.89 and 2,072.37 is: 3,108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.27 : 11,005.89 = 2,072.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.27/11,005.89 = 2,072.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.27x = 11,005.89 × 2,072.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.27x = 22,808,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808,297.20/7,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.55

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