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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.96, 11,049.66 and 2,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.96, 11,049.66 and 2,173.32 is: 3,260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.96 : 11,049.66 = 2,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.96/11,049.66 = 2,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.96x = 11,049.66 × 2,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.96x = 24,014,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014,447.07/7,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.19

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