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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.40, 11,039.39 and 2,165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.40, 11,039.39 and 2,165.06 is: 3,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.40 : 11,039.39 = 2,165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.40/11,039.39 = 2,165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.40x = 11,039.39 × 2,165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.40x = 23,900,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,900,966.61/7,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.24

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