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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.16, 11,042.76 and 2,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.16, 11,042.76 and 2,169 is: 3,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.16 : 11,042.76 = 2,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.16/11,042.76 = 2,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.16x = 11,042.76 × 2,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.16x = 23,951,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951,746.44/7,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.48

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