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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.64, 11,007.96 and 2,144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.64, 11,007.96 and 2,144.56 is: 3,216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.64 : 11,007.96 = 2,144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.64/11,007.96 = 2,144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.64x = 11,007.96 × 2,144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.64x = 23,607,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,607,230.70/7,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.84

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