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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.68, 11,058.40 and 2,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.68, 11,058.40 and 2,108.08 is: 3,161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.68 : 11,058.40 = 2,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.68/11,058.40 = 2,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.68x = 11,058.40 × 2,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.68x = 23,311,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311,991.87/7,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.94

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