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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.96, 11,036.78 and 2,093.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.96, 11,036.78 and 2,093.86 is: 3,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.96 : 11,036.78 = 2,093.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.96/11,036.78 = 2,093.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.96x = 11,036.78 × 2,093.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.96x = 23,109,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,109,472.17/7,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.32

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