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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.59, 11,051.64 and 2,172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.59, 11,051.64 and 2,172.47 is: 3,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.59 : 11,051.64 = 2,172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.59/11,051.64 = 2,172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.59x = 11,051.64 × 2,172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.59x = 24,009,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,009,301.09/7,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.22

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