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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.14, 11,056.68 and 2,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.14, 11,056.68 and 2,176.80 is: 3,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.14 : 11,056.68 = 2,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.14/11,056.68 = 2,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.14x = 11,056.68 × 2,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.14x = 24,068,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,181.02/7,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.75

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