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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.12, 11,049.42 and 2,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.12, 11,049.42 and 2,171.56 is: 3,257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.12 : 11,049.42 = 2,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.12/11,049.42 = 2,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.12x = 11,049.42 × 2,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.12x = 23,994,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994,478.50/7,366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.41

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