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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.27, 11,007.30 and 2,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.27, 11,007.30 and 2,144.13 is: 3,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.27 : 11,007.30 = 2,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.27/11,007.30 = 2,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.27x = 11,007.30 × 2,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.27x = 23,601,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601,082.15/7,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.16

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