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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.59, 11,060.15 and 2,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.59, 11,060.15 and 2,109.44 is: 3,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.59 : 11,060.15 = 2,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.59/11,060.15 = 2,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.59x = 11,060.15 × 2,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.59x = 23,330,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330,739.92/7,374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.66

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