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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.86, 11,047.65 and 2,169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.86, 11,047.65 and 2,169.73 is: 3,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.86 : 11,047.65 = 2,169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.86/11,047.65 = 2,169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.86x = 11,047.65 × 2,169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.86x = 23,970,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970,417.63/7,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.14

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