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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.46, 11,044.08 and 2,167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.46, 11,044.08 and 2,167.38 is: 3,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.46 : 11,044.08 = 2,167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.46/11,044.08 = 2,167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.46x = 11,044.08 × 2,167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.46x = 23,936,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936,718.11/7,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.63

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