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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.21, 11,050.04 and 2,173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.21, 11,050.04 and 2,173.57 is: 3,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.21 : 11,050.04 = 2,173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.21/11,050.04 = 2,173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.21x = 11,050.04 × 2,173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.21x = 24,018,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018,024.57/7,366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.57

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