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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.52, 11,062.32 and 2,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.52, 11,062.32 and 2,181.92 is: 3,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.52 : 11,062.32 = 2,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.52/11,062.32 = 2,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.52x = 11,062.32 × 2,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.52x = 24,137,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,097.25/7,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.60

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