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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.04, 11,009.40 and 2,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.04, 11,009.40 and 2,145.52 is: 3,217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.04 : 11,009.40 = 2,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.04/11,009.40 = 2,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.04x = 11,009.40 × 2,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.04x = 23,620,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620,887.89/7,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.65

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