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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.72, 11,053.86 and 2,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.72, 11,053.86 and 2,105.08 is: 3,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.72 : 11,053.86 = 2,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.72/11,053.86 = 2,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.72x = 11,053.86 × 2,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.72x = 23,269,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269,259.61/7,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.41

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