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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.65, 11,037.51 and 2,165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.65, 11,037.51 and 2,165.49 is: 3,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.65 : 11,037.51 = 2,165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.65/11,037.51 = 2,165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.65x = 11,037.51 × 2,165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.65x = 23,901,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901,617.53/7,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.22

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