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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.89, 11,006.86 and 2,073.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.89, 11,006.86 and 2,073.47 is: 3,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.89 : 11,006.86 = 2,073.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.89/11,006.86 = 2,073.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.89x = 11,006.86 × 2,073.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.89x = 22,822,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,328.60/7,337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.21

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