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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.16, 11,091.20 and 2,129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.16, 11,091.20 and 2,129.68 is: 3,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.16 : 11,091.20 = 2,129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.16/11,091.20 = 2,129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.16x = 11,091.20 × 2,129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.16x = 23,620,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620,706.82/7,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.51

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