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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.53, 11,071.96 and 2,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.53, 11,071.96 and 2,117.33 is: 3,175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.53 : 11,071.96 = 2,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.53/11,071.96 = 2,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.53x = 11,071.96 × 2,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.53x = 23,443,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443,015.45/7,383.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.04

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