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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.98, 11,056.87 and 2,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.98, 11,056.87 and 2,177.26 is: 3,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.98 : 11,056.87 = 2,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.98/11,056.87 = 2,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.98x = 11,056.87 × 2,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.98x = 24,073,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073,655.86/7,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.01

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