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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.32, 11,086.96 and 3,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.32, 11,086.96 and 3,007.74 is: 4,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.32 : 11,086.96 = 3,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.32/11,086.96 = 3,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.32x = 11,086.96 × 3,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.32x = 33,346,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,346,693.07/7,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.60

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