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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.14, 11,049.21 and 2,171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.14, 11,049.21 and 2,171.61 is: 3,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.14 : 11,049.21 = 2,171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.14/11,049.21 = 2,171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.14x = 11,049.21 × 2,171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.14x = 23,994,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994,574.93/7,366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.42

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