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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.64, 11,009.46 and 2,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.64, 11,009.46 and 2,145.56 is: 3,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.64 : 11,009.46 = 2,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.64/11,009.46 = 2,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.64x = 11,009.46 × 2,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.64x = 23,621,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,621,457.00/7,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.34

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