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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.53, 11,014.04 and 2,148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.53, 11,014.04 and 2,148.19 is: 3,221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.53 : 11,014.04 = 2,148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.53/11,014.04 = 2,148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.53x = 11,014.04 × 2,148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.53x = 23,660,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,228.42/7,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.92

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