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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.30, 11,046.44 and 2,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.30, 11,046.44 and 2,168.96 is: 3,253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.30 : 11,046.44 = 2,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.30/11,046.44 = 2,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.30x = 11,046.44 × 2,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.30x = 23,959,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959,236.69/7,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.43

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