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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.95, 11,058.21 and 2,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.95, 11,058.21 and 2,177.82 is: 3,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.95 : 11,058.21 = 2,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.95/11,058.21 = 2,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.95x = 11,058.21 × 2,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.95x = 24,082,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,082,790.90/7,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.81

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