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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.09, 11,058.39 and 2,176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.09, 11,058.39 and 2,176.97 is: 3,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.09 : 11,058.39 = 2,176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.09/11,058.39 = 2,176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.09x = 11,058.39 × 2,176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.09x = 24,073,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073,727.99/7,371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.97

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