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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.90, 11,053.23 and 2,175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.90, 11,053.23 and 2,175.38 is: 3,262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.90 : 11,053.23 = 2,175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.90/11,053.23 = 2,175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.90x = 11,053.23 × 2,175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.90x = 24,044,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044,975.48/7,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.15

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