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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.13, 11,064.85 and 2,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.13, 11,064.85 and 2,181.14 is: 3,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.13 : 11,064.85 = 2,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.13/11,064.85 = 2,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.13x = 11,064.85 × 2,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.13x = 24,133,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133,926.15/7,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.34

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