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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.79, 11,085.77 and 2,196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.79, 11,085.77 and 2,196.27 is: 3,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.79 : 11,085.77 = 2,196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.79/11,085.77 = 2,196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.79x = 11,085.77 × 2,196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.79x = 24,347,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347,333.10/7,391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.83

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