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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.43, 11,070.25 and 2,186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.43, 11,070.25 and 2,186.09 is: 3,278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.43 : 11,070.25 = 2,186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.43/11,070.25 = 2,186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.43x = 11,070.25 × 2,186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.43x = 24,200,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200,496.54/7,381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.57

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