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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.14, 11,053.02 and 2,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.14, 11,053.02 and 2,174.02 is: 3,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.14 : 11,053.02 = 2,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.14/11,053.02 = 2,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.14x = 11,053.02 × 2,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.14x = 24,029,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029,486.54/7,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.27

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