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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.26, 11,029.35 and 2,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.26, 11,029.35 and 2,159.54 is: 3,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.26 : 11,029.35 = 2,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.26/11,029.35 = 2,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.26x = 11,029.35 × 2,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.26x = 23,818,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818,322.50/7,353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.15

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