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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.65, 11,052.55 and 2,175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.65, 11,052.55 and 2,175.49 is: 3,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.65 : 11,052.55 = 2,175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.65/11,052.55 = 2,175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.65x = 11,052.55 × 2,175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.65x = 24,044,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044,712.00/7,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.22

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