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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.96, 11,054.16 and 2,176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.96, 11,054.16 and 2,176.32 is: 3,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.96 : 11,054.16 = 2,176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.96/11,054.16 = 2,176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.96x = 11,054.16 × 2,176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.96x = 24,057,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,057,389.49/7,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.69

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