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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.90, 11,012.27 and 2,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.90, 11,012.27 and 2,076.71 is: 3,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.90 : 11,012.27 = 2,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.90/11,012.27 = 2,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.90x = 11,012.27 × 2,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.90x = 22,869,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,225.79/7,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.89

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