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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.34, 11,061.78 and 2,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.34, 11,061.78 and 2,179.23 is: 3,269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.34 : 11,061.78 = 2,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.34/11,061.78 = 2,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.34x = 11,061.78 × 2,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.34x = 24,106,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,106,162.83/7,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.37

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