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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.69, 11,052.06 and 2,172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.69, 11,052.06 and 2,172.56 is: 3,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.69 : 11,052.06 = 2,172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.69/11,052.06 = 2,172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.69x = 11,052.06 × 2,172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.69x = 24,011,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011,291.10/7,366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.44

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