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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.42, 11,050.56 and 2,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.42, 11,050.56 and 2,172.40 is: 3,258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.42 : 11,050.56 = 2,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.42/11,050.56 = 2,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.42x = 11,050.56 × 2,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.42x = 24,006,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006,236.54/7,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.87

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