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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.86, 11,049.16 and 2,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.86, 11,049.16 and 2,170.74 is: 3,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.86 : 11,049.16 = 2,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.86/11,049.16 = 2,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.86x = 11,049.16 × 2,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.86x = 23,984,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984,853.58/7,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.66

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