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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.17, 11,154.45 and 2,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.17, 11,154.45 and 2,170.96 is: 3,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.17 : 11,154.45 = 2,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.17/11,154.45 = 2,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.17x = 11,154.45 × 2,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.17x = 24,215,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,215,864.77/7,436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.50

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