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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.54, 11,039.58 and 2,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.54, 11,039.58 and 2,165.40 is: 3,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.54 : 11,039.58 = 2,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.54/11,039.58 = 2,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.54x = 11,039.58 × 2,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.54x = 23,905,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905,106.53/7,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.18

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