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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.36, 11,041.92 and 2,167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.36, 11,041.92 and 2,167.02 is: 3,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.36 : 11,041.92 = 2,167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.36/11,041.92 = 2,167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.36x = 11,041.92 × 2,167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.36x = 23,928,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,061.48/7,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.05

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