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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.40, 11,053.92 and 2,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.40, 11,053.92 and 2,175.04 is: 3,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.40 : 11,053.92 = 2,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.40/11,053.92 = 2,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.40x = 11,053.92 × 2,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.40x = 24,042,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042,718.16/7,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.06

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