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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.28, 11,046.48 and 2,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.28, 11,046.48 and 2,169.52 is: 3,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.28 : 11,046.48 = 2,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.28/11,046.48 = 2,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.28x = 11,046.48 × 2,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.28x = 23,965,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965,559.29/7,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.74

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