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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.26, 11,027.58 and 2,086.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.26, 11,027.58 and 2,086.38 is: 3,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.26 : 11,027.58 = 2,086.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.26/11,027.58 = 2,086.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.26x = 11,027.58 × 2,086.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.26x = 23,007,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007,722.36/7,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.77

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