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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.28, 11,153.22 and 2,170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.28, 11,153.22 and 2,170.05 is: 3,254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.28 : 11,153.22 = 2,170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.28/11,153.22 = 2,170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.28x = 11,153.22 × 2,170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.28x = 24,203,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,203,092.31/7,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.73

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