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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.75, 11,015.73 and 2,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.75, 11,015.73 and 2,079.72 is: 3,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.75 : 11,015.73 = 2,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.75/11,015.73 = 2,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.75x = 11,015.73 × 2,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.75x = 22,909,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,634.00/7,344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.18

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