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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.90, 11,042.82 and 2,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.90, 11,042.82 and 2,167.76 is: 3,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.90 : 11,042.82 = 2,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.90/11,042.82 = 2,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.90x = 11,042.82 × 2,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.90x = 23,938,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,183.48/7,361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.63

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