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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.28, 11,054.61 and 2,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.28, 11,054.61 and 2,176.56 is: 3,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.28 : 11,054.61 = 2,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.28/11,054.61 = 2,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.28x = 11,054.61 × 2,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.28x = 24,061,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,061,021.94/7,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.60

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