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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.25, 11,061.70 and 2,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.25, 11,061.70 and 2,179.13 is: 3,269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.25 : 11,061.70 = 2,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.25/11,061.70 = 2,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.25x = 11,061.70 × 2,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.25x = 24,104,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104,821.56/7,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.23

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