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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.46, 11,044.23 and 2,168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.46, 11,044.23 and 2,168.74 is: 3,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.46 : 11,044.23 = 2,168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.46/11,044.23 = 2,168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.46x = 11,044.23 × 2,168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.46x = 23,952,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952,063.37/7,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.27

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