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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.78, 11,086.44 and 2,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.78, 11,086.44 and 2,195.64 is: 3,293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.78 : 11,086.44 = 2,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.78/11,086.44 = 2,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.78x = 11,086.44 × 2,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.78x = 24,341,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,341,831.12/7,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.99

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