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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.59, 11,072.52 and 2,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.59, 11,072.52 and 2,187.48 is: 3,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.59 : 11,072.52 = 2,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.59/11,072.52 = 2,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.59x = 11,072.52 × 2,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.59x = 24,220,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220,916.05/7,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.26

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