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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.86, 11,054.67 and 2,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.86, 11,054.67 and 2,175.52 is: 3,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.86 : 11,054.67 = 2,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.86/11,054.67 = 2,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.86x = 11,054.67 × 2,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.86x = 24,049,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049,655.68/7,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.80

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