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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,401.56, 11,103.06 and 2,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,401.56, 11,103.06 and 2,136.88 is: 3,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,401.56 : 11,103.06 = 2,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,401.56/11,103.06 = 2,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,401.56x = 11,103.06 × 2,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,401.56x = 23,725,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,906.85/7,401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.53

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