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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.13, 11,143.41 and 2,163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.13, 11,143.41 and 2,163.71 is: 3,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.13 : 11,143.41 = 2,163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.13/11,143.41 = 2,163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.13x = 11,143.41 × 2,163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.13x = 24,111,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111,127.40/7,430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.05

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