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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.92, 11,008.68 and 2,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.92, 11,008.68 and 2,143.84 is: 3,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.92 : 11,008.68 = 2,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.92/11,008.68 = 2,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.92x = 11,008.68 × 2,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.92x = 23,600,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600,848.53/7,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.29

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