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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.13, 11,014.78 and 2,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.13, 11,014.78 and 2,079.10 is: 3,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.13 : 11,014.78 = 2,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.13/11,014.78 = 2,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.13x = 11,014.78 × 2,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.13x = 22,900,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,829.10/7,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.25

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