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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.96, 11,063.18 and 2,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.96, 11,063.18 and 2,111.60 is: 3,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.96 : 11,063.18 = 2,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.96/11,063.18 = 2,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.96x = 11,063.18 × 2,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.96x = 23,361,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,010.89/7,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.75

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