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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.82, 11,060.74 and 2,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.82, 11,060.74 and 2,180.10 is: 3,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.82 : 11,060.74 = 2,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.82/11,060.74 = 2,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.82x = 11,060.74 × 2,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.82x = 24,113,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113,519.27/7,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.15

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