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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.97, 11,077.89 and 2,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.97, 11,077.89 and 2,121.42 is: 3,181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.97 : 11,077.89 = 2,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.97/11,077.89 = 2,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.97x = 11,077.89 × 2,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.97x = 23,500,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,857.40/7,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.82

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