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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.73, 11,170.32 and 2,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.73, 11,170.32 and 2,180.82 is: 3,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.73 : 11,170.32 = 2,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.73/11,170.32 = 2,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.73x = 11,170.32 × 2,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.73x = 24,360,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,457.26/7,445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.74

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