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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.34, 11,048.70 and 2,172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.34, 11,048.70 and 2,172.62 is: 3,258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.34 : 11,048.70 = 2,172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.34/11,048.70 = 2,172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.34x = 11,048.70 × 2,172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.34x = 24,004,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004,662.36/7,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.69

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