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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.92, 11,033.44 and 2,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.92, 11,033.44 and 2,162.76 is: 3,243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.92 : 11,033.44 = 2,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.92/11,033.44 = 2,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.92x = 11,033.44 × 2,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.92x = 23,862,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862,682.69/7,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.13

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