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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.80, 11,020.52 and 2,153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.80, 11,020.52 and 2,153.08 is: 3,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.80 : 11,020.52 = 2,153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.80/11,020.52 = 2,153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.80x = 11,020.52 × 2,153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.80x = 23,728,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728,061.20/7,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.71

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