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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.39, 11,006.18 and 2,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.39, 11,006.18 and 2,143.26 is: 3,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.39 : 11,006.18 = 2,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.39/11,006.18 = 2,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.39x = 11,006.18 × 2,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.39x = 23,589,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589,102.67/7,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.92

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