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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.67, 11,051.51 and 2,172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.67, 11,051.51 and 2,172.33 is: 3,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.67 : 11,051.51 = 2,172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.67/11,051.51 = 2,172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.67x = 11,051.51 × 2,172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.67x = 24,007,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007,515.86/7,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.50

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