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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.35, 11,085.51 and 2,396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.35, 11,085.51 and 2,396.91 is: 3,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.35 : 11,085.51 = 2,396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.35/11,085.51 = 2,396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.35x = 11,085.51 × 2,396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.35x = 26,570,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,570,969.77/7,390.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.36

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