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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,403.76, 11,105.73 and 2,139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,403.76, 11,105.73 and 2,139.21 is: 3,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,403.76 : 11,105.73 = 2,139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,403.76/11,105.73 = 2,139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,403.76x = 11,105.73 × 2,139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,403.76x = 23,757,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,488.67/7,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.84

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