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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.53, 11,072.25 and 2,116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.53, 11,072.25 and 2,116.62 is: 3,174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.53 : 11,072.25 = 2,116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.53/11,072.25 = 2,116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.53x = 11,072.25 × 2,116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.53x = 23,435,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435,745.80/7,381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.92

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