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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.02, 11,098.46 and 2,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.02, 11,098.46 and 2,952.90 is: 4,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.02 : 11,098.46 = 2,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.02/11,098.46 = 2,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.02x = 11,098.46 × 2,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.02x = 32,772,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772,642.53/7,396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.12

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