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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.16, 11,009.32 and 2,893.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.16, 11,009.32 and 2,893.09 is: 4,340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.16 : 11,009.32 = 2,893.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.16/11,009.32 = 2,893.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.16x = 11,009.32 × 2,893.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.16x = 31,850,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850,953.60/7,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.46

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