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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.44, 11,025.72 and 2,156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.44, 11,025.72 and 2,156.40 is: 3,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.44 : 11,025.72 = 2,156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.44/11,025.72 = 2,156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.44x = 11,025.72 × 2,156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.44x = 23,775,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,775,862.61/7,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.62

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