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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.75, 11,027.95 and 2,156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.75, 11,027.95 and 2,156.63 is: 3,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.75 : 11,027.95 = 2,156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.75/11,027.95 = 2,156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.75x = 11,027.95 × 2,156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.75x = 23,783,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783,147.28/7,350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.47

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