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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.17, 11,049.35 and 2,172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.17, 11,049.35 and 2,172.15 is: 3,258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.17 : 11,049.35 = 2,172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.17/11,049.35 = 2,172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.17x = 11,049.35 × 2,172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.17x = 24,000,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000,834.74/7,366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.25

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