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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.59, 11,059.14 and 2,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.59, 11,059.14 and 2,177.47 is: 3,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.59 : 11,059.14 = 2,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.59/11,059.14 = 2,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.59x = 11,059.14 × 2,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.59x = 24,080,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080,890.28/7,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.72

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