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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.29, 11,020.93 and 2,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.29, 11,020.93 and 2,153.16 is: 3,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.29 : 11,020.93 = 2,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.29/11,020.93 = 2,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.29x = 11,020.93 × 2,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.29x = 23,729,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729,820.26/7,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.74

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