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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.47, 11,060.58 and 2,178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.47, 11,060.58 and 2,178.35 is: 3,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.47 : 11,060.58 = 2,178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.47/11,060.58 = 2,178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.47x = 11,060.58 × 2,178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.47x = 24,093,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093,753.69/7,372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.07

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