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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.96, 11,059.74 and 2,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.96, 11,059.74 and 2,177.88 is: 3,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.96 : 11,059.74 = 2,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.96/11,059.74 = 2,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.96x = 11,059.74 × 2,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.96x = 24,086,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,086,786.55/7,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.35

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