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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.26, 11,152.89 and 2,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.26, 11,152.89 and 2,098.17 is: 3,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.26 : 11,152.89 = 2,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.26/11,152.89 = 2,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.26x = 11,152.89 × 2,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.26x = 23,400,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400,659.21/7,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.26

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