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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.21, 11,053.04 and 2,175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.21, 11,053.04 and 2,175.57 is: 3,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.21 : 11,053.04 = 2,175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.21/11,053.04 = 2,175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.21x = 11,053.04 × 2,175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.21x = 24,046,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046,651.35/7,368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.57

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