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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.24, 11,029.56 and 2,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.24, 11,029.56 and 2,159.16 is: 3,238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.24 : 11,029.56 = 2,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.24/11,029.56 = 2,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.24x = 11,029.56 × 2,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.24x = 23,814,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814,584.77/7,353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.65

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