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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.60, 11,087.05 and 2,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.60, 11,087.05 and 2,127.40 is: 3,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.60 : 11,087.05 = 2,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.60/11,087.05 = 2,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.60x = 11,087.05 × 2,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.60x = 23,586,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,586,590.17/7,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.14

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