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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.24, 11,088.12 and 2,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.24, 11,088.12 and 2,774 is: 4,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.24 : 11,088.12 = 2,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.24/11,088.12 = 2,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.24x = 11,088.12 × 2,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.24x = 30,758,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,758,444.88/7,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.78

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