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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.60, 11,007.78 and 1,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.60, 11,007.78 and 1,791.96 is: 2,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.60 : 11,007.78 = 1,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.60/11,007.78 = 1,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.60x = 11,007.78 × 1,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.60x = 19,725,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,725,501.45/7,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.91

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