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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.20, 11,073.16 and 2,115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.20, 11,073.16 and 2,115.98 is: 3,174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.20 : 11,073.16 = 2,115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.20/11,073.16 = 2,115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.20x = 11,073.16 × 2,115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.20x = 23,430,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430,585.10/7,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.36

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