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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.78, 11,054.25 and 2,173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.78, 11,054.25 and 2,173.98 is: 3,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.78 : 11,054.25 = 2,173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.78/11,054.25 = 2,173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.78x = 11,054.25 × 2,173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.78x = 24,031,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,031,718.42/7,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.29

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