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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.41, 11,073.74 and 2,187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.41, 11,073.74 and 2,187.69 is: 3,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.41 : 11,073.74 = 2,187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.41/11,073.74 = 2,187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.41x = 11,073.74 × 2,187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.41x = 24,225,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225,910.26/7,381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.02

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