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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.14, 11,062.71 and 2,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.14, 11,062.71 and 2,180.61 is: 3,270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.14 : 11,062.71 = 2,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.14/11,062.71 = 2,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.14x = 11,062.71 × 2,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.14x = 24,123,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123,456.05/7,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.92

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