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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.96, 11,028.27 and 2,156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.96, 11,028.27 and 2,156.85 is: 3,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.96 : 11,028.27 = 2,156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.96/11,028.27 = 2,156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.96x = 11,028.27 × 2,156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.96x = 23,786,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,786,324.15/7,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.81

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