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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.82, 11,043.36 and 2,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.82, 11,043.36 and 2,166.68 is: 3,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.82 : 11,043.36 = 2,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.82/11,043.36 = 2,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.82x = 11,043.36 × 2,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.82x = 23,927,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927,427.24/7,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.65

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