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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.18, 11,060.16 and 2,179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.18, 11,060.16 and 2,179.46 is: 3,269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.18 : 11,060.16 = 2,179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.18/11,060.16 = 2,179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.18x = 11,060.16 × 2,179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.18x = 24,105,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105,176.31/7,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.31

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