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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.80, 11,050.24 and 2,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.80, 11,050.24 and 2,172.80 is: 3,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.80 : 11,050.24 = 2,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.80/11,050.24 = 2,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.80x = 11,050.24 × 2,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.80x = 24,009,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,009,961.47/7,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.21

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