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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.42, 11,046.90 and 2,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.42, 11,046.90 and 2,170.08 is: 3,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.42 : 11,046.90 = 2,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.42/11,046.90 = 2,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.42x = 11,046.90 × 2,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.42x = 23,972,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972,656.75/7,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.76

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