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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.34, 11,060.21 and 2,107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.34, 11,060.21 and 2,107.42 is: 3,161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.34 : 11,060.21 = 2,107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.34/11,060.21 = 2,107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.34x = 11,060.21 × 2,107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.34x = 23,308,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308,485.38/7,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.62

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