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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.46, 11,009.55 and 2,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.46, 11,009.55 and 2,073.46 is: 3,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.46 : 11,009.55 = 2,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.46/11,009.55 = 2,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.46x = 11,009.55 × 2,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.46x = 22,827,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,827,861.54/7,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.72

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