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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.73, 11,032.45 and 2,159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.73, 11,032.45 and 2,159.61 is: 3,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.73 : 11,032.45 = 2,159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.73/11,032.45 = 2,159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.73x = 11,032.45 × 2,159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.73x = 23,825,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825,789.34/7,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.96

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