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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.30, 11,052.46 and 2,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.30, 11,052.46 and 2,172.96 is: 3,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.30 : 11,052.46 = 2,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.30/11,052.46 = 2,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.30x = 11,052.46 × 2,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.30x = 24,016,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016,553.48/7,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.44

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