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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.53, 11,042.56 and 2,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.53, 11,042.56 and 2,167.19 is: 3,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.53 : 11,042.56 = 2,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.53/11,042.56 = 2,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.53x = 11,042.56 × 2,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.53x = 23,931,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931,325.61/7,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.42

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