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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.94, 11,060.04 and 2,179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.94, 11,060.04 and 2,179.41 is: 3,268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.94 : 11,060.04 = 2,179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.94/11,060.04 = 2,179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.94x = 11,060.04 × 2,179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.94x = 24,104,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104,328.47/7,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.86

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