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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.18, 11,059.16 and 2,108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.18, 11,059.16 and 2,108.58 is: 3,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.18 : 11,059.16 = 2,108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.18/11,059.16 = 2,108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.18x = 11,059.16 × 2,108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.18x = 23,319,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319,113.05/7,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.70

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