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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.18, 11,150.88 and 2,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.18, 11,150.88 and 2,170.18 is: 3,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.18 : 11,150.88 = 2,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.18/11,150.88 = 2,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.18x = 11,150.88 × 2,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.18x = 24,199,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,416.76/7,435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.72

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