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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.88, 11,044.84 and 2,167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.88, 11,044.84 and 2,167.75 is: 3,252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.88 : 11,044.84 = 2,167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.88/11,044.84 = 2,167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.88x = 11,044.84 × 2,167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.88x = 23,942,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,942,451.91/7,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.22

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