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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.08, 11,059.32 and 2,178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.08, 11,059.32 and 2,178.48 is: 3,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.08 : 11,059.32 = 2,178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.08/11,059.32 = 2,178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.08x = 11,059.32 × 2,178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.08x = 24,092,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092,507.43/7,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.07

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