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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.22, 11,018.49 and 2,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.22, 11,018.49 and 2,152.62 is: 3,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.22 : 11,018.49 = 2,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.22/11,018.49 = 2,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.22x = 11,018.49 × 2,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.22x = 23,718,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718,621.94/7,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.68

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