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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.48, 11,021.88 and 2,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.48, 11,021.88 and 2,153.40 is: 3,230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.48 : 11,021.88 = 2,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.48/11,021.88 = 2,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.48x = 11,021.88 × 2,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.48x = 23,734,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734,516.39/7,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.29

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