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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.25, 11,019.38 and 2,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.25, 11,019.38 and 2,152.17 is: 3,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.25 : 11,019.38 = 2,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.25/11,019.38 = 2,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.25x = 11,019.38 × 2,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.25x = 23,715,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,715,568.29/7,346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.26

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