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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.69, 11,089.38 and 2,197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.69, 11,089.38 and 2,197.57 is: 3,296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.69 : 11,089.38 = 2,197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.69/11,089.38 = 2,197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.69x = 11,089.38 × 2,197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.69x = 24,369,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369,688.81/7,391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.90

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