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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.30, 11,059.94 and 2,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.30, 11,059.94 and 2,177.96 is: 3,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.30 : 11,059.94 = 2,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.30/11,059.94 = 2,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.30x = 11,059.94 × 2,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.30x = 24,088,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,088,057.07/7,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.93

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