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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.56, 11,026.20 and 2,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.56, 11,026.20 and 2,156 is: 3,234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.56 : 11,026.20 = 2,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.56/11,026.20 = 2,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.56x = 11,026.20 × 2,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.56x = 23,772,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772,487.20/7,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.11

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