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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.64, 11,043.39 and 2,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.64, 11,043.39 and 2,167.53 is: 3,251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.64 : 11,043.39 = 2,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.64/11,043.39 = 2,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.64x = 11,043.39 × 2,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.64x = 23,936,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936,879.13/7,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.57

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