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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.17, 11,019.35 and 2,152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.17, 11,019.35 and 2,152.15 is: 3,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.17 : 11,019.35 = 2,152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.17/11,019.35 = 2,152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.17x = 11,019.35 × 2,152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.17x = 23,715,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,715,294.10/7,346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.25

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