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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.88, 11,076.14 and 2,188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.88, 11,076.14 and 2,188.75 is: 3,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.88 : 11,076.14 = 2,188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.88/11,076.14 = 2,188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.88x = 11,076.14 × 2,188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.88x = 24,242,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242,901.43/7,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.66

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