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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.68, 11,035.08 and 2,162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.68, 11,035.08 and 2,162.34 is: 3,243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.68 : 11,035.08 = 2,162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.68/11,035.08 = 2,162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.68x = 11,035.08 × 2,162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.68x = 23,861,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861,594.89/7,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.09

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