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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352.16, 11,028.56 and 2,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,352.16, 11,028.56 and 2,158.08 is: 3,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,352.16 : 11,028.56 = 2,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,352.16/11,028.56 = 2,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,352.16x = 11,028.56 × 2,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,352.16x = 23,800,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,514.76/7,352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.21

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