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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.22, 11,091.28 and 1,847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.22, 11,091.28 and 1,847.53 is: 2,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.22 : 11,091.28 = 1,847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.22/11,091.28 = 1,847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.22x = 11,091.28 × 1,847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.22x = 20,491,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,491,472.54/7,394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.28

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