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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.98, 11,158.02 and 2,173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.98, 11,158.02 and 2,173.38 is: 3,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.98 : 11,158.02 = 2,173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.98/11,158.02 = 2,173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.98x = 11,158.02 × 2,173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.98x = 24,250,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,606.64/7,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.38

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