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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.59, 11,053.14 and 2,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.59, 11,053.14 and 2,173.47 is: 3,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.59 : 11,053.14 = 2,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.59/11,053.14 = 2,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.59x = 11,053.14 × 2,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.59x = 24,023,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023,668.20/7,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.72

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