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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.42, 11,039.13 and 2,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.42, 11,039.13 and 2,165.30 is: 3,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.42 : 11,039.13 = 2,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.42/11,039.13 = 2,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.42x = 11,039.13 × 2,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.42x = 23,902,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902,972.99/7,359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.94

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