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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.74, 11,087.48 and 2,196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.74, 11,087.48 and 2,196.86 is: 3,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.74 : 11,087.48 = 2,196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.74/11,087.48 = 2,196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.74x = 11,087.48 × 2,196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.74x = 24,357,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,591.37/7,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.80

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