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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.26, 11,008.98 and 2,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.26, 11,008.98 and 2,145 is: 3,217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.26 : 11,008.98 = 2,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.26/11,008.98 = 2,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.26x = 11,008.98 × 2,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.26x = 23,614,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,262.10/7,339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.53

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