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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.82, 11,066.74 and 2,184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.82, 11,066.74 and 2,184.10 is: 3,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.82 : 11,066.74 = 2,184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.82/11,066.74 = 2,184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.82x = 11,066.74 × 2,184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.82x = 24,170,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170,866.83/7,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.15

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