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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.25, 11,055.38 and 2,175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.25, 11,055.38 and 2,175.99 is: 3,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.25 : 11,055.38 = 2,175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.25/11,055.38 = 2,175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.25x = 11,055.38 × 2,175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.25x = 24,056,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,056,385.45/7,370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.99

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