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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.78, 11,057.26 and 2,175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.78, 11,057.26 and 2,175.98 is: 3,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.78 : 11,057.26 = 2,175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.78/11,057.26 = 2,175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.78x = 11,057.26 × 2,175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.78x = 24,060,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060,376.61/7,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.29

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