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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,345.08, 11,017.62 and 2,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,345.08, 11,017.62 and 2,152.17 is: 3,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,345.08 : 11,017.62 = 2,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,345.08/11,017.62 = 2,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,345.08x = 11,017.62 × 2,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,345.08x = 23,711,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711,791.24/7,345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.26

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