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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.64, 11,060.61 and 2,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.64, 11,060.61 and 2,179.68 is: 3,269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.64 : 11,060.61 = 2,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.64/11,060.61 = 2,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.64x = 11,060.61 × 2,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.64x = 24,108,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108,590.40/7,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.56

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