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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.38, 11,066.73 and 2,182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.38, 11,066.73 and 2,182.39 is: 3,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.38 : 11,066.73 = 2,182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.38/11,066.73 = 2,182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.38x = 11,066.73 × 2,182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.38x = 24,151,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151,920.88/7,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.22

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