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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.83, 11,038.85 and 2,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.83, 11,038.85 and 2,094.23 is: 3,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.83 : 11,038.85 = 2,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.83/11,038.85 = 2,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.83x = 11,038.85 × 2,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.83x = 23,117,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117,890.84/7,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.52

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