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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.82, 11,056.23 and 2,177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.82, 11,056.23 and 2,177.10 is: 3,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.82 : 11,056.23 = 2,177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.82/11,056.23 = 2,177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.82x = 11,056.23 × 2,177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.82x = 24,070,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070,518.33/7,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.65

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