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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.68, 11,006.34 and 2,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.68, 11,006.34 and 2,143.60 is: 3,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.68 : 11,006.34 = 2,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.68/11,006.34 = 2,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.68x = 11,006.34 × 2,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.68x = 23,593,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,190.42/7,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.35

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