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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.40, 11,026.86 and 2,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.40, 11,026.86 and 2,158.06 is: 3,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.40 : 11,026.86 = 2,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.40/11,026.86 = 2,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.40x = 11,026.86 × 2,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.40x = 23,796,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,625.49/7,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.14

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