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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.42, 11,021.13 and 2,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.42, 11,021.13 and 2,152.08 is: 3,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.42 : 11,021.13 = 2,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.42/11,021.13 = 2,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.42x = 11,021.13 × 2,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.42x = 23,718,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718,353.45/7,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.12

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