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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.14, 11,064.21 and 2,181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.14, 11,064.21 and 2,181.61 is: 3,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.14 : 11,064.21 = 2,181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.14/11,064.21 = 2,181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.14x = 11,064.21 × 2,181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.14x = 24,137,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,791.18/7,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.42

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