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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.96, 11,051.16 and 2,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.96, 11,051.16 and 2,174.32 is: 3,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.96 : 11,051.16 = 2,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.96/11,051.16 = 2,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.96x = 11,051.16 × 2,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.96x = 24,028,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,028,758.21/7,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.69

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