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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.94, 11,004.86 and 2,071.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.94, 11,004.86 and 2,071.72 is: 3,107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.94 : 11,004.86 = 2,071.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.94/11,004.86 = 2,071.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.94x = 11,004.86 × 2,071.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.94x = 22,798,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,988.56/7,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.00

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