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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.77, 11,084.57 and 2,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.77, 11,084.57 and 2,124.90 is: 3,187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.77 : 11,084.57 = 2,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.77/11,084.57 = 2,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.77x = 11,084.57 × 2,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.77x = 23,553,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,592.17/7,389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.33

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