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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.64, 11,078.52 and 2,191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.64, 11,078.52 and 2,191.51 is: 3,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.64 : 11,078.52 = 2,191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.64/11,078.52 = 2,191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.64x = 11,078.52 × 2,191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.64x = 24,278,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278,687.37/7,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.28

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