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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.46, 11,042.73 and 2,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.46, 11,042.73 and 2,167.74 is: 3,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.46 : 11,042.73 = 2,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.46/11,042.73 = 2,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.46x = 11,042.73 × 2,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.46x = 23,937,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937,767.53/7,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.77

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