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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.14, 11,006.99 and 1,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.14, 11,006.99 and 1,791.52 is: 2,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.14 : 11,006.99 = 1,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.14/11,006.99 = 1,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.14x = 11,006.99 × 1,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.14x = 19,719,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,212.97/7,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.22

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