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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.13, 11,016.20 and 2,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.13, 11,016.20 and 2,727.13 is: 4,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.13 : 11,016.20 = 2,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.13/11,016.20 = 2,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.13x = 11,016.20 × 2,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.13x = 30,042,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042,609.51/7,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.70

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