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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.89, 11,039.96 and 2,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.89, 11,039.96 and 2,095.04 is: 3,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.89 : 11,039.96 = 2,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.89/11,039.96 = 2,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.89x = 11,039.96 × 2,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.89x = 23,129,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,135.44/7,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.59

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