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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.09, 11,154.43 and 2,170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.09, 11,154.43 and 2,170.86 is: 3,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.09 : 11,154.43 = 2,170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.09/11,154.43 = 2,170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.09x = 11,154.43 × 2,170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.09x = 24,214,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214,705.91/7,437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.94

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