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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.39, 11,007.44 and 1,791.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.39, 11,007.44 and 1,791.57 is: 2,687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.39 : 11,007.44 = 1,791.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.39/11,007.44 = 1,791.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.39x = 11,007.44 × 1,791.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.39x = 19,720,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720,599.28/7,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.32

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