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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.78, 11,008.20 and 2,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.78, 11,008.20 and 2,144.70 is: 3,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.78 : 11,008.20 = 2,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.78/11,008.20 = 2,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.78x = 11,008.20 × 2,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.78x = 23,609,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609,286.54/7,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.06

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