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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.94, 11,052.21 and 2,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.94, 11,052.21 and 2,173.82 is: 3,260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.94 : 11,052.21 = 2,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.94/11,052.21 = 2,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.94x = 11,052.21 × 2,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.94x = 24,025,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,459.88/7,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.81

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