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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.28, 11,073.52 and 2,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.28, 11,073.52 and 2,187.52 is: 3,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.28 : 11,073.52 = 2,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.28/11,073.52 = 2,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.28x = 11,073.52 × 2,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.28x = 24,223,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,223,546.47/7,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.75

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