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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352.46, 11,030.54 and 2,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,352.46, 11,030.54 and 2,158.34 is: 3,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,352.46 : 11,030.54 = 2,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,352.46/11,030.54 = 2,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,352.46x = 11,030.54 × 2,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,352.46x = 23,807,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,807,589.76/7,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.04

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