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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.52, 11,087.46 and 2,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.52, 11,087.46 and 2,197.44 is: 3,296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.52 : 11,087.46 = 2,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.52/11,087.46 = 2,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.52x = 11,087.46 × 2,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.52x = 24,364,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364,028.10/7,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.21

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