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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,379.58, 11,071.10 and 2,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,379.58, 11,071.10 and 2,114.66 is: 3,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,379.58 : 11,071.10 = 2,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,379.58/11,071.10 = 2,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,379.58x = 11,071.10 × 2,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,379.58x = 23,411,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,612.33/7,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.49

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