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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.35, 11,054.70 and 2,175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.35, 11,054.70 and 2,175.82 is: 3,263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.35 : 11,054.70 = 2,175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.35/11,054.70 = 2,175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.35x = 11,054.70 × 2,175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.35x = 24,053,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053,037.35/7,370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.49

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