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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.40, 11,056.32 and 2,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.40, 11,056.32 and 2,178.60 is: 3,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.40 : 11,056.32 = 2,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.40/11,056.32 = 2,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.40x = 11,056.32 × 2,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.40x = 24,087,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087,298.75/7,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.78

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