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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.65, 11,056 and 1,823.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.65, 11,056 and 1,823.97 is: 2,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.65 : 11,056 = 1,823.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.65/11,056 = 1,823.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.65x = 11,056 × 1,823.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.65x = 20,165,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165,812.32/7,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.96

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