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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.92, 11,035.20 and 2,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.92, 11,035.20 and 2,162.56 is: 3,243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.92 : 11,035.20 = 2,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.92/11,035.20 = 2,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.92x = 11,035.20 × 2,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.92x = 23,864,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864,282.11/7,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.35

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