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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.82, 11,056.86 and 2,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.82, 11,056.86 and 2,176.92 is: 3,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.82 : 11,056.86 = 2,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.82/11,056.86 = 2,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.82x = 11,056.86 × 2,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.82x = 24,069,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,069,899.67/7,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.57

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