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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.96, 11,058.24 and 2,176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.96, 11,058.24 and 2,176.88 is: 3,265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.96 : 11,058.24 = 2,176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.96/11,058.24 = 2,176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.96x = 11,058.24 × 2,176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.96x = 24,072,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072,461.49/7,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.85

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