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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.84, 11,051.91 and 2,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.84, 11,051.91 and 2,173.50 is: 3,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.84 : 11,051.91 = 2,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.84/11,051.91 = 2,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.84x = 11,051.91 × 2,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.84x = 24,021,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,326.39/7,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.85

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