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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.68, 11,036.58 and 2,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.68, 11,036.58 and 2,163.34 is: 3,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.68 : 11,036.58 = 2,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.68/11,036.58 = 2,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.68x = 11,036.58 × 2,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.68x = 23,875,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875,874.98/7,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.59

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