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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.65, 11,040.51 and 2,167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.65, 11,040.51 and 2,167.49 is: 3,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.65 : 11,040.51 = 2,167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.65/11,040.51 = 2,167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.65x = 11,040.51 × 2,167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.65x = 23,930,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930,195.02/7,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.21

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