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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.78, 11,087.94 and 2,196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.78, 11,087.94 and 2,196.64 is: 3,295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.78 : 11,087.94 = 2,196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.78/11,087.94 = 2,196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.78x = 11,087.94 × 2,196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.78x = 24,356,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,212.52/7,390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.49

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