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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.71, 11,050.79 and 2,174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.71, 11,050.79 and 2,174.07 is: 3,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.71 : 11,050.79 = 2,174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.71/11,050.79 = 2,174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.71x = 11,050.79 × 2,174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.71x = 24,025,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,180.14/7,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.32

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