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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.60, 10,958.40 and 2,111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.60, 10,958.40 and 2,111.48 is: 3,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.60 : 10,958.40 = 2,111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.60/10,958.40 = 2,111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.60x = 10,958.40 × 2,111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.60x = 23,138,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,442.43/7,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.22

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