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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352.05, 11,029.91 and 2,157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,352.05, 11,029.91 and 2,157.92 is: 3,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,352.05 : 11,029.91 = 2,157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,352.05/11,029.91 = 2,157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,352.05x = 11,029.91 × 2,157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,352.05x = 23,801,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801,652.60/7,352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.42

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