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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.40, 11,041.32 and 2,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.40, 11,041.32 and 2,168.60 is: 3,251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.40 : 11,041.32 = 2,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.40/11,041.32 = 2,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.40x = 11,041.32 × 2,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.40x = 23,944,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,944,206.55/7,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.79

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