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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.40, 11,042.96 and 2,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.40, 11,042.96 and 2,167.84 is: 3,251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.40 : 11,042.96 = 2,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.40/11,042.96 = 2,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.40x = 11,042.96 × 2,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.40x = 23,939,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939,370.41/7,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.57

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