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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.96, 11,026.28 and 2,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.96, 11,026.28 and 2,158.24 is: 3,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.96 : 11,026.28 = 2,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.96/11,026.28 = 2,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.96x = 11,026.28 × 2,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.96x = 23,797,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797,358.55/7,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.87

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