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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.62, 11,070.99 and 2,187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.62, 11,070.99 and 2,187.54 is: 3,280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.62 : 11,070.99 = 2,187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.62/11,070.99 = 2,187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.62x = 11,070.99 × 2,187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.62x = 24,218,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218,233.46/7,381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.88

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