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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.94, 11,048.91 and 2,171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.94, 11,048.91 and 2,171.81 is: 3,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.94 : 11,048.91 = 2,171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.94/11,048.91 = 2,171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.94x = 11,048.91 × 2,171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.94x = 23,996,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996,152.71/7,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.72

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