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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.88, 11,087.84 and 2,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.88, 11,087.84 and 2,197.60 is: 3,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.88 : 11,087.84 = 2,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.88/11,087.84 = 2,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.88x = 11,087.84 × 2,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.88x = 24,366,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,637.18/7,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.96

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