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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.12, 11,094.66 and 2,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.12, 11,094.66 and 2,779 is: 4,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.12 : 11,094.66 = 2,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.12/11,094.66 = 2,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.12x = 11,094.66 × 2,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.12x = 30,832,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832,060.14/7,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.68

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