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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.69, 11,008.66 and 2,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.69, 11,008.66 and 2,073.72 is: 3,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.69 : 11,008.66 = 2,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.69/11,008.66 = 2,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.69x = 11,008.66 × 2,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.69x = 22,828,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828,878.42/7,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.76

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