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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.14, 11,058.18 and 2,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.14, 11,058.18 and 2,177.80 is: 3,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.14 : 11,058.18 = 2,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.14/11,058.18 = 2,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.14x = 11,058.18 × 2,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.14x = 24,082,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,082,504.40/7,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.25

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