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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.52, 10,956.30 and 2,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.52, 10,956.30 and 2,111 is: 3,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.52 : 10,956.30 = 2,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.52/10,956.30 = 2,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.52x = 10,956.30 × 2,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.52x = 23,128,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128,749.30/7,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.49

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