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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.20, 11,049.63 and 2,101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.20, 11,049.63 and 2,101.57 is: 3,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.20 : 11,049.63 = 2,101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.20/11,049.63 = 2,101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.20x = 11,049.63 × 2,101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.20x = 23,221,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221,547.24/7,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.45

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