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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.28, 11,056.50 and 2,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.28, 11,056.50 and 2,175.48 is: 3,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.28 : 11,056.50 = 2,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.28/11,056.50 = 2,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.28x = 11,056.50 × 2,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.28x = 24,053,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053,194.62/7,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.54

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