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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.80, 11,077.02 and 2,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.80, 11,077.02 and 2,189.52 is: 3,284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.80 : 11,077.02 = 2,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.80/11,077.02 = 2,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.80x = 11,077.02 × 2,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.80x = 24,253,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,253,356.83/7,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.67

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