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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352.65, 11,029.64 and 2,087.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,352.65, 11,029.64 and 2,087.74 is: 3,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,352.65 : 11,029.64 = 2,087.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,352.65/11,029.64 = 2,087.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,352.65x = 11,029.64 × 2,087.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,352.65x = 23,027,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,010.17/7,352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.80

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