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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.78, 11,096.37 and 7,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.78, 11,096.37 and 7,091.48 is: 10,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.78 : 11,096.37 = 7,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.78/11,096.37 = 7,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.78x = 11,096.37 × 7,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.78x = 78,689,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,689,713.67/7,388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.90

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