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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.97, 11,084.85 and 1,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.97, 11,084.85 and 1,843.29 is: 2,764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.97 : 11,084.85 = 1,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.97/11,084.85 = 1,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.97x = 11,084.85 × 1,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.97x = 20,432,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,593.16/7,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.91

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