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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.55, 11,036.32 and 2,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.55, 11,036.32 and 2,163.02 is: 3,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.55 : 11,036.32 = 2,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.55/11,036.32 = 2,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.55x = 11,036.32 × 2,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.55x = 23,871,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871,720.30/7,357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.52

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