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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.84, 11,063.74 and 2,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.84, 11,063.74 and 2,182.12 is: 3,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.84 : 11,063.74 = 2,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.84/11,063.74 = 2,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.84x = 11,063.74 × 2,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.84x = 24,142,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,408.33/7,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.17

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